India: Update on Manini Digal
India: Update on Manini Digal
On August 28th, 2008, Manini Digal was 17 years old when her village in Orissa State (now referred to as Odisha State) was attacked by militant Hindus whose intent was to target Christians. As a result of the attack, in which several injuries were inflicted upon Manini and various members of her family, she suffered severe burns on her body. Members of VOM Canada’s ministry team visited Manini in 2009 and were impressed by this young woman’s unwavering faith, especially after enduring such a violent and almost life-ending assault. Greg Musselman has exciting news to announce regarding an upcoming event that will soon be taking place in Manini’s life!
Date: October 23, 2020
Length: 6:10
From: The Voice of the Martyrs Canada
India Information
- Current Ministry Projects
VOMC assists persecuted Christians with legal support and rehabilitation assistance, and cares for children of martyrs by providing them with a safe place to be nurtured physical and spiritually. VOMC also partners to equip Christians in India with Biblical training and works to strengthen and support marginalized and persecuted Christian women. Additionally, VOMC helps to provide medical assistance to believers who have faced injuries after being attacked.”
Project Funds: Families of Martyrs, Equipping the Saints, Legal Defense, Relief and Development, Women’s Ministry, Medical Fund
- Country Information
Population
1,399,179,585 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Indo-Aryan (72), Dravidian (25), other (3)Religion (%)
Hinduism (79.8), Muslim (14.2), Christianity (2.3), Sikh (1.7), other (2)Leader
President Droupadi Murmu (2022)Government type
Federal parliamentary republicLegal system
Based on English common law; separate personal law codes apply to Christians, Hindus and Muslims.Source: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for India
Despite the intimidation and violence that have taken place in many of India's states, may Christians wisely yet unashamedly preach the Gospel. Pray that indigenous Christians and foreign missionaries will minister in ways that do not hint at fraudulent conversions, unmasking the intentions behind the anti-conversion legislation. Intercede for India's leaders, that they may reign with justice and righteousness.
