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Sukma Gram Sabha in Chhattisgarh Bars Christian Missionaries, Denies Land for Churches
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:32 AM
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The Sukma Gram Sabha in Chhattisgarh passed a resolution barring Christian missionaries from operating in the area and denied them land for constructing churches or burial grounds.
The resolution was adopted during a recent meeting of the Sukma Gram Sabha, the local self-governance body in Sukma district. It explicitly states that Christian missionaries are not permitted to carry out any religious or charitable activities within the jurisdiction of the sabha.
In addition, the sabha refused to allocate any government or community land for the establishment of churches, prayer halls, or burial grounds for the Christian community. The decision affects the ability of Christian groups to set up places of worship or conduct burial rites in the area.
Officials from the Gram Sabha said the move aims to preserve the existing social and cultural fabric of the region, although the lead does not specify further details. The decision has been communicated to relevant district authorities for implementation.
In addition, the sabha refused to allocate any government or community land for the establishment of churches, prayer halls, or burial grounds for the Christian community. The decision affects the ability of Christian groups to set up places of worship or conduct burial rites in the area.
Officials from the Gram Sabha said the move aims to preserve the existing social and cultural fabric of the region, although the lead does not specify further details. The decision has been communicated to relevant district authorities for implementation.