A group of Hindu Sindhi immigrants from Pakistan’s Sindh province has asked the Maharashtra government to bring a strict anti-conversion law.
They said the law is needed to protect their faith and cultural roots.

This demand came after petitions in the Supreme Court challenged the Rajasthan government’s anti-conversion law.

Sindhu Ekta Manch Leads the Call

The Sindhu Ekta Manch, a local Sindhi community group, held a public meeting in Jaripatka, Nagpur.
Religious and community leaders joined the event.
Among them was Saijan Yudhishthir Lal Shadani from Raipur, who also represents the Shadani Darbar Shrine in Ghotki, Sindh.

Speakers warned against forced conversions and love jihad.
They said these actions threaten Sindhi traditions and Hindu values.

After the meeting, the group submitted a memorandum at the Jaripatka Police Station asking for a law against conversions.

“We Must Protect Our Faith,” Says Shadani

“We must guard our culture and religion from outside pressure,” said Saijan Yudhishthir Lal Shadani.
“Many groups try to change our faith using false promises. Our religious identity should always come first.”

Community Leaders Back the Demand

Vijay Kewalaramani, a senior Sindhi leader, said the community is at risk.
He urged the state government to pass a clear and strong law to stop such acts.

Rajesh Jhambia from the Sindh Hindi Panchayat also supported the move.
His group helps Pakistani Hindu refugees get Indian citizenship.
He said many Sindhi Hindus move to India only to live freely as Hindus.

“People in Sindh have good jobs and homes,” said Jhambia.
“Yet they migrate because of religious pressure and fear.
If Rajasthan can protect its people, Maharashtra should do the same.”

Immigrants Share Real Stories

A man who got Indian citizenship in 2021 spoke about his experience.

“We lived well in Ghotki, Sindh, but conversion threats were common.
Police rarely acted.
We left for India to live in peace.”

Another speaker, Sant Lal Sai from Chakarbhata, Bilaspur, urged Hindus to stand united.
He said they must rise above caste divisions and fight conversion attempts together.

A Cultural, Not Political, Movement

The Sindhu Ekta Manch said it is a social organization, not a political one.
Its goal is to preserve Sindhi heritage and support Hindu immigrants.
They want future generations to grow up with freedom of belief.