3.5 lakh people converted to Christianity in Punjab over the past two years, with the Christian population in Tarn Taran increasing by 102%

According to a report published in Dainik Jagran based on the research of Sikh scholar Dr. Ranbir Singh, more than 3.5 lakh people in Punjab have converted to Christianity in the last two years. The report states that in 2023-24 alone, 1.5 lakh people converted, while in 2024-25, two lakh people changed their religion.

In Tarn Taran, the Christian population has grown from 6,137 to 12,436 over the past 10 years, marking a 102% increase. Similarly, in Gurdaspur district, the Christian population has increased by more than 4 lakh in the last five years.