Violence and discrimination against Christians in India will increase by 2025.

The persecution of Christians in India continues to escalate and is of growing concern to national and international human rights organizations. Recent reports document a sustained pattern of attacks, verbal and physical violence, as well as institutional and social discrimination against this religious minority, which represents approximately 2.3% of the population in a country of over 1.4 billion people.

According to data from organizations such as the Evangelical Fellowship of India and the United Christian Forum, hundreds of incidents of violence and harassment against Christians were recorded in more than 20 states during the first seven months of 2025, averaging about two attacks per day. These attacks include beatings, attacks on churches, threats under state laws against “forced conversion,” and acts of intimidation that hinder the free exercise of faith.

The situation has been the subject of debate in international forums. In the European Parliament, experts and human rights advocates highlighted the escalating violence and urged Indian authorities to strengthen the protection of religious minorities, emphasizing that these attacks are not only isolated but also part of a worrying trend.

Specific cases reflect this reality: in some regions, extremist groups have attacked worshippers during religious services or peaceful protests, and multiple incidents have been reported where Christian communities have been attacked for refusing to abandon their faith.

Although India has a Constitution that guarantees religious freedom, activists point out that the unequal application of the law, along with exclusionary nationalist rhetoric, has contributed to a climate of impunity that encourages violence against Christians.

The international community and human rights groups are calling for effective measures to protect the fundamental rights of all citizens, regardless of their beliefs, and to prevent discrimination from continuing to escalate.