How many Christians killed India?
According to government reports the violence resulted in at least 39 Christians killed and 3906 Christian houses completely destroyed.
How is Hinduism different from Christianity?
Hinduism vs Christianity The difference between Hinduism and Christianity is that Hinduism believes in many gods, and they have so many holy scriptures with different teachings. And Christianity only believes in Jesus Christ, and they only follow the Holy Bible, which the only sacred book of Christians.
What was the cause of violence in Kandhamal in 2007?
Violent clashes occurred from 24 to 27 December 2007 between people led by the Sangh Parivar groups, the Sangh-affiliated Kui Samaj and the Christians. Around 10 a.m. on 24 December, a mob of around 500 people led again by the RSS leader, Bikram Rout ransacked the pandal and set it on fire in front of the onlooking police.
How many people were killed in the Kandhamal riots?
Reports state, more than 395 churches were razed or burnt down, over 5,600 – 6,500 houses plundered or burnt down, over 600 villages ransacked and more than 60,000 – 75,000 people left homeless. Other reports put the death toll at nearly 100 and suggested more than 40 women were sexually assaulted.
Who are the Pana Christians in Kandhamal district?
The Kandhamal district houses more than 100,000 Christians where 60% of them converted from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and are locally called as the Pana Christians (Pana) and they speak Kui language like tribal Kondhs or Kandhas.
Who was killed in Kandhamal on 23 August 2008?
On the evening of Saturday, 23 August 2008, unknown militants entered into the Ashram at around 8.00 p.m. and fired bullets from an AK-47 on the frail body of 84 years old Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati at Jalespata Vanabashi Kanyashram in Kandhmal District of Orissa.