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In Nepal, most persecution is driven by Hindu extremists. They believe that all Nepali people should be Hindu and that Nepal should return to being an officially Hindu country. These groups have close ties to other Hindu extremists in neighbouring India. Anti-conversion laws have hindered the Church’s growth in Nepal; it can be very risky to convert from Hinduism to Christianity. Along with extremists, family and community can also increase pressure against Christians.
In 2025, massive demonstrations led to the resignation of Nepal’s prime minister. The political instability provided cover for an uptick in violence and pressure against Christians. While an interim government has been established, elections scheduled for March 2026 may determine Nepal’s near future. The country’s religious minorities live in an uncertain environment as they wait to see what will happen.
Meet Kumar
“Protesting people were all over the lanes, shouting slogans against the government. In many places, things were burned on the roads; the smoke could be seen rising to the sky from different areas. We could see smoke from all sides.”
Kumar* (name changed), Open Doors local partner in Nepal.
What does Open Doors do to help?
Open Doors works through local partners in Nepal to distribute Bibles and Christian literature and to provide holistic, biblical training. They also provide socio-economic aid and emergency assistance to believers in need.
Please pray
- Ask God to protect and sustain believers who have converted from Hinduism, who can be targeted by their families, their community and their local government.
- Pray that stability would return, as political instability has created an environment where Hindu extremists can attack Christians without fear of consequences.
- Pray that God would change the hearts of Hindu extremists who target believers in Nepal.