Religious Leaders Cite Historical Pressures Behind Conversions in India

Both Karoli Shankar Mahadev and Sakshi Maharaj highlighted that the shift from Hinduism to Islam was not a spontaneous choice but largely driven by external factors. They referred to periods when rulers, invasions, or economic hardships compelled communities to change faith for safety or survival. The saints warned that contemporary political actors sometimes exploit the conversion story, and they called for a focus on shared values of humanity, compassion, and social welfare instead of divisive rhetoric.