Maharashtra Launches Land Audit Amid Christian Group Concerns

The Maharashtra government is conducting a three-month audit of land owned by churches and missionary groups, aiming to uncover irregularities and illegal encroachments, particularly involving properties dating back to the British era. The audit will be overseen by a high-powered committee and may result in legal action to reclaim suspicious or illegally transferred land. This announcement comes amidst concerns over increasing intimidation of Christian communities by Hindu right-wing groups.