Over 500 reconvert to Hinduism in Orissa

In a 'reconversion' ceremony, 567 Christians returned to Hinduism in Indian state Orissa,Vishwa Hindu Parishad(VHP) , the Hindu apex body sources said.

The ceremony was organised by the VHP and an elaborate arrangement was made at a local school premises where the people, mostly belonging to scheduled caste, had assembled.

VHP sources said that activists of the organisation had been in touch with these persons for a long time, counselling them to return to Hinduism.

All of them had sworn affidavits in this connection, which were sent to the Government authorities.

Dharma Narayan Sharma, VHP national secretary, Rohini Parmanik, national joint secretary, and Satyanarayan Panda, vice-president of state VHP were present on the occasion."