VHP protests visit of American evangelist to Bangalore

January 13, 2014 08:52

Widespread protests have erupted in parts of Karnataka over the proposed visit of American evangelist Benny Hinn to Bangalore.

Saffron groups are protesting against the visit, alleging that the evangelist's hidden agenda was to convert people to Christianity.

Hinn's prayer convention, organised by a church, is scheduled from January 15 to 19.

"The government should not give permission for the visit as it is an effort (towards) conversion, and conversion is against (the) Constitution," Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia said.

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