Hindu activists climbed on top of the four churches and prayer halls in Jhabua, shouting Jai Shri Ram (“Hail Lord Ram”), a frequent battle cry of Hindu nationalists, and planted saffron flags on the roofs.
Elaborate preparations have been made for celebrations at headquarters of Catholic Diocese of Jhabua. The entire complex has been decorated with attractive electrical furnishings. Attractive tableaux have been prepared by Fathers and Brothers in the Diocese.
In the last two months, Christians in Madhya Pradesh have come under various degrees of attack from Hindutva groups over allegations of 'illegal conversions' backed by zero evidence.