Jabalpur: Conversion pressure on sanitation worker at St Aloysius School triggers protest; education department orders inquiry
According to reports, members of Hindu organisations gathered outside the school after learning about the alleged conversion attempt.
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Allegations that a sanitation worker at the missionary-run St Aloysius School in Jabalpur was pressured to convert to Christianity sparked protests by Hindu organisations on Tuesday, leading to police deployment and the formation of an inquiry committee by the District Education Department.
Employee alleges three months of pressure
The controversy stems from allegations made by Rajesh Kumar, a sanitation worker who has been employed at the school for nearly 12 years.
Rajesh alleged that for the past three months, he had been repeatedly pressured to attend church services and convert to Christianity. He further claimed that employees who declined to convert were threatened with losing their jobs.
Police deployed, probe ordered
According to police, the District Education Officer (DEO) has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the allegations. Authorities said further action will be taken based on the committee's findings.
Similar allegations surfaced earlier this year
The latest controversy comes just weeks after similar allegations were levelled against the same institution.
In May 2026, several Hindu women employees of St Aloysius School alleged that they were pressured to embrace Christianity, attend church prayers and participate in church-related activities. Some complainants also alleged that they faced termination after refusing to convert.
The women submitted written complaints against members of the school administration, following which police initiated an inquiry. Hindu organisations had then also demanded legal action, alleging that economically vulnerable employees were being targeted through coercive conversion attempts.
With fresh allegations now emerging from another employee, the institution has once again come under official scrutiny. Authorities have stated that the present complaint will be examined independently and any legal action, if warranted, will follow the findings of the inquiry committee.
According to reports, members of Hindu organisations gathered outside the school after learning about the alleged conversion attempt. Some protesters tried to enter the campus, prompting police intervention. A brief confrontation ensued before the situation was brought under control. Reports also indicated minor damage to property during the commotion.
Employee alleges three months of pressure
The controversy stems from allegations made by Rajesh Kumar, a sanitation worker who has been employed at the school for nearly 12 years.
Rajesh alleged that for the past three months, he had been repeatedly pressured to attend church services and convert to Christianity. He further claimed that employees who declined to convert were threatened with losing their jobs.
The allegations have not yet been independently verified, and the school administration had not issued a public response at the time of publication.
Police deployed, probe ordered
Following information about the protest, police personnel from Vijay Nagar, Madhotal, and nearby police stations reached the school to restore order.
“If you visit Church daily and accept Christianity, we won’t remove you from the job” — St. Aloysius School, Jabalpur, MP.
— Team Hindu United (@TeamHinduUnited) July 14, 2026
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Those who resisted were threatened and sacked.
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According to police, the District Education Officer (DEO) has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the allegations. Authorities said further action will be taken based on the committee's findings.
Officials also appealed to protesters to maintain peace while the inquiry is underway.
Similar allegations surfaced earlier this year
The latest controversy comes just weeks after similar allegations were levelled against the same institution.
In May 2026, several Hindu women employees of St Aloysius School alleged that they were pressured to embrace Christianity, attend church prayers and participate in church-related activities. Some complainants also alleged that they faced termination after refusing to convert.
The women submitted written complaints against members of the school administration, following which police initiated an inquiry. Hindu organisations had then also demanded legal action, alleging that economically vulnerable employees were being targeted through coercive conversion attempts.
With fresh allegations now emerging from another employee, the institution has once again come under official scrutiny. Authorities have stated that the present complaint will be examined independently and any legal action, if warranted, will follow the findings of the inquiry committee.