A case of demolition of a statue of a Hindu deity allegedly by the Thai Army has come to light in Cambodia. India has strongly condemned this on Wednesday (24 December). New Delhi said that such derogatory acts hurt the sentiments of Hindu devotees across the world and should not happen.

Regarding this whole matter, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that we have recently received reports of demolition of the statue of a Hindu deity, which was located in the area affected by the Thai-Cambodia border dispute. He further said that the people of this region respect and worship Hindu and Buddhist deities with great devotion. People have unwavering faith in them. He also said that this is a part of our common civilizational heritage.

India appealed to both countries for peace
India appealed to both the countries (Thailand-Cambodia) to take the help of dialogue and diplomacy to maintain peace and prevent loss of life and property. Clashes between the two countries began in July and resumed this month despite a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. Several videos of demolition of Lord Vishnu’s statue using backhoe loader have gone viral on social media.

Where was the statue of Hindu god demolished?
According to the report of news agency AFP, Preah Vihear spokesperson Lim Chanpanha said that this statue was located in the On Ses area of ​​Cambodian territory. Chanpanha said the Vishnu statue, built in 2014, was demolished on Monday (Dec 22), about 100 meters (328 feet) from the border with Thailand. Chanpanha said that we condemn the vandalism of ancient temples and statues worshiped by Buddhist and Hindu followers.

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When Ladakh was separated from Jammu and Kashmir and made a union territory in 2019, a lot of celebration was celebrated here. At that time, the local people said that their decades -old demand has been fulfilled. The people of Ladakh used to complain that they could not get enough funds from Jammu and Kashmir. Now the situation has changed. Local people say that even though they have separated from Jammu and Kashmir, they do not have the same participation in the administration as they want.

Local people now say that instead of rule from Srinagar or Jammu, the command is now in the hands of Delhi, so there should be assembly and Ladakh should get state status. Also, the region should be included in the sixth schedule of the Constitution, so that the language-culture of Ladakis can be protected. In the latest violence in Ladakh, the miscreants attacked the BJP office and set a police van on fire. Many people including Sonam Wangchuk are on hunger strike. A bandh is organized all over Ladakh.

Leh kargil democratic alliance
Usually, there is amazing unity between Kargil and Leh, who has different opinions. Kargil has a plurality of Shia Muslims, besides Leh is considered a Buddhist capital but this time the two are together and they have formed an organization called Leh Kargil Democratic Alliance to demand the state.

People met Shah
Local people say that for three years, protests have been increasing here against the direct government of the central government. Local people are constantly saying that our culture, land, resources should be protected and local government is necessary for this. The Modi government at the Center formed a committee only on these demands. This committee had held several meetings, but no result was found. In March this year, Amit Shah met a delegation from Ladakh, but the conversation could not move forward. Local people said that this happened because Amit Shah rejected our main demands.

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In Western countries, Buddhism is often associated with meditation and cultivation of mind-body, but the importance of Buddhism in countries like Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Thailand is much deeper. Being Buddhist here is not just a matter of personal faith but an important symbol of national identity.

According to the 2022 Pew Research Center Survey, nine out of ten Buddhists in these countries believe that Buddhism is necessary to be a true citizen. For example, 95% of Buddhists in Sri Lanka believe that it is necessary to be a Buddhist to be true Sri Lankan. From this it is clear that Buddhism in these countries is not only religion, but a deep part of lifestyle, culture and tradition.

Confluence of religion, culture and family tradition
In Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, people do not consider Buddhism only a religion, but also see it as culture, family tradition and ethnic identity. Most of the people in these countries consider Buddhism to be the origin of their national culture. It is considered the duty of the family to adopt it from generation to generation. For example, 76% of Cambodian Buddhists believe that Buddhism is an ethnic identity, in which someone is born. Thus, this deep confluence of religion and culture strengthens national unity and identity.

Constitutional and legal recognition
Constitution and laws of countries like Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Thailand also work to show the importance of Buddhism. In the Constitution of Cambodia, Buddhism is considered a national religion and gives the state a feeling of supporting Buddhist education. The Constitution of Sri Lanka has been given the highest place to Buddhism and considers the government to be the responsibility of its protection and promotion. Under the latest constitution made in Thailand, the state has been given the responsibility to ensure that Buddhism is not weak in any form. This constitutional recognition states that Buddhism is not only a matter of faith but also an important part of governance and policy.

Role of politics and religious leaders
The survey shows that even a mixed views on the political participation of citizens religious leaders in these countries. 81% of Buddhists in Kambodia believe that religious leaders should have the right to vote. Sri Lanka and Thailand have received relatively low support, which is 66% and 54%. However, the Constitution of Thailand does not have the freedom to vote for monks, which is an example of a clear partition between religion and politics. Nevertheless, about half of Buddhists in Cambodia want religious leaders to participate in political protests or become leaders themselves.

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At this time the population of the whole world is crossing 800 crores. According to the report of the worldometer, the biggest stake in it is that of Islam and Christianity, but the recent Pew Research Center Report 2025 has made a big disclosure on religious trends. According to the report, 1 out of every 10 adults under the age of 55 have renounced the religion that he had been playing since childhood. This is considered to be a sign of major changes in the religious scenario.

Christians are at the forefront of the list of renunciation of religion. It has seen a more decline. According to the report of the Pew Research Center Report 2025, 17.1 of the 100 Christians left religion and only 5.5% of the people have adopted Christianity. In this way, there was a net loss of 11.6% in total. These figures clearly show that Christianity is suffering the most from conversion globally.

High figures in both quitting and adopting Buddhism
Talking about the Buddhism present in the world, 22.1% of the 100 Buddhists left religion, which is the most in all religions. At the same time, 12.3% of people adopted Buddhism. In this way the net loss was 9.8%. The retention rate of Buddhism is only 78%, which makes it the weakest in maintaining followers.

The biggest benefit of nones people
People unrelated with religion (called Nones in English) are currently registering the biggest growth. Out of 100, 24.2% of the people left religion and became unrelated. 7.5% of the people left unrelatedness and joined some religion. There has been a total increase of 16.7%. It makes it clear that in today’s generation, the distance from faith and the trend of adopting religious freedom is increasing rapidly.

Stability in Muslim and Hinduism
In the world, where people of many religions are renouncing their basic religion, the rate of conversion in Islam and Hinduism is very low. The number of those who leave and adopt religion is almost equal. Socio-cultural strength and family commitment are considered to be the main reason behind this stability. The Pew Research Report explained the direct connection between Un Human Development Index (HDI) on conversion. In HDi 0.8 or more countries (eg America, Canada, Europe), 18% of adults left their childhood religion. Only 3% of people left religion in countries with a country with a country below 0.55 (such as Africa and parts of South Asia). This data shows that the higher education, income and freedom, the greater the possibility of conversion and unrelatedness.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has created a new controversy and confusion over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) after the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Foreigners on 1 September. The notification issued on September 1 states that non-Muslim foreign nationals who have entered India by 31 December 2024 will not be taken out of the country immediately, but it has not been said to give citizenship.
Union Minister Dr. Sukanto Majumdar posted on social media x after this order and wrote, ‘Non-Muslims in India till 31 December 2024 will get citizenship under CAA in the country.’ Majumdar also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, calling it a historic decision. However, he later deleted this post and cited the new law, saying that it would allow the minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh to stay in India.

In a landmark decision, the govt of India has allowed menorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh & Pakistan – Hindu, SIKH, BUDDHIST, JAIN, JAIN, Jain, Jain, Jain, Jain, Parsi & Christian – Who ENDIA on/Before 31st Indian on/Before Dec 2024 Due to Religious Persecution, to Stay even without valid documents.

A True Step… pic.twitter.com/pvjkzomeou

– Dr. Sukanta majumdar (@drsukantabjp) September 3, 2025

However, the legal status is different from this. According to the rules made under CAA 2019 and it, non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can get Indian citizenship only if they have come to India by 31 December 2014. That is, the cut-off date of CAA is the same, there is no change in it.

No one will get citizenship under this law

According to experts, the latest order of the Union Home Ministry is not to give citizenship but to exemption from Departation. This means that the non-Muslim foreigners who come to India till 31 December 2024 will not be removed immediately as illegal migrants. In contrast, this discount will not apply to Muslim illegal migrants, against whom the path of action is cleared.

Illegal Muslim migrants will be evacuated out of the country

The government recently reiterated from Parliament and public forums that all intruders from the country would be taken out of the country, but after the order it has become clear that non-Muslim migrants living illegally in the country will not be included in it, that is, the process of illegally living Muslim migrants will continue to continue outside the country.

The debate on this order has now intensified in political circles. The opposition says that the government is discriminating against citizenship and migration policy on religious grounds, while the ruling party is calling it ‘move to protect the aggrieved communities’.

The Union Home Ministry has said that to avoid religious harassment, members of Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christian communities who come to India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan till 31 December 2024 will be allowed to stay in the country without passports or other travel documents.

According to the news agency PTI, according to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) implemented last year, Indian citizenship will be provided to these oppressed minorities who came to India on 31 December 2014 or before. This important order issued under the recently implemented Immigration and Foreign (Civil) Act, 2025 will provide relief to a large number of people, especially those who came from Pakistan, who came to India after 2014 and were worried about their future.

What was said in the order?

According to the order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, “Minority communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan- Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians, who were forced to take shelter in India due to religious harassment or fear of it and entered the country without legitimate documents on or before 31 December 2024, will be exempted from the rules of valid passports and vehicles.”

What are the rules for the citizens of Nepal and Bhutan?

It has been clarified in the order that citizens of Nepal and Bhutan will not need passports and visas to go to India or live here, provided they enter India by border route. This system will continue as before. However, if a Nepali or Bhutani citizen comes to India from China, Macau, Hong Kong or Pakistan, then it will be mandatory for him to have a valid passport.

Similarly, Indian citizens also do not require passport or visa to go to India from the border of Nepal or Bhutan. But if they return to India from any other country other than Nepal or Bhutan (except China, Macau, Hong Kong and Pakistan), then they have to show valid passports. At the same time, Indian Army, Navy and Air Force personnel who are going to India on duty or out of duty, and their family members (if they are traveling with government transport) will not need passport or visa.

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Pew Research report on religion: Many religions live in the world, whose population is more than 800 crores. According to the report of the worldometer, the largest population of these 800 crores is of those who believe in Islam and Christianity. However, in the meantime the Pew Research Report has made a survey -based disclosure that 1 in 10 adults under the age of 55 in the world have left their childhood religion.

According to the report of the Pew Research Center, Christianity has suffered the most net loss due to conversion globally. According to statistics, 17.1 out of every 100 people, who grew up in Christianity, left religion. There were only 5.5 people who adopted Christianity. That is, the net loss of 11.6 people in total. This decline in followers of Christianity is a matter of concern.

High rate of conversion in Buddhism
Buddhist figures are also no less shocking. Out of 100 Buddhists, 22.1 people left religion, which is the highest among all religions. At the same time, 12.3 people adopted Buddhism, due to which the net loss was 9.8. That is, the activity of conversion in Buddhism is being seen on both sides – both leaving and adopting religion. The retention rate is only 78%, this religion is behind in maintaining its followers.

The most benefit of religious religious people
An important fact in this report also revealed that religiously unrelated people have benefited the most. Out of 100, 24.2 people left religious affiliation and became unrelated, while only 7.5 left unrelatedness and joined some religion. In this way, 16.7 got a net profit. This shows that the distance from faith is increasing in today’s generation and the trend of adopting religious freedom has intensified.

Stability in Muslim and Hinduism
The rate of conversion in Muslim and Hindu religions has been quite stable. The number of those who leave and adopt religion is almost equal. Therefore, these religions did not have any special benefit or loss. This can probably be due to the socio-cultural strength of these communities and family/community commitment related to religion.

Which countries have the highest conversion?
Conversion is common in high HDi countries. From the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) it is clear that 18% of adults left their childhood religion there. These countries are associated with more educational levels, high income and freedom, which makes people adopt independent ideology more. Only 3% of people leave their childhood religion in countries where HDi scores are less than 0.55 (eg part of Africa and South Asia). The reason for this may be, religious social pressure, legal restrictions or traditional structure should be the reason.