Prayer
Pray for: Maharashtra sets up panel to examine ST benefits after religious conversion
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Christian Today India·July 22, 2026
The Maharashtra government has constituted a 27-member committee to examine whether members of Scheduled Tribes (STs) who convert to another religion should continue to receive reservation and other government welfare benefits.
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God of Justice and Mercy, we lift up the people of Maharashtra as they face uncertainty over benefits tied to religious conversion. You see the vulnerable whose livelihoods depend on these decisions, and You are close to the brokenhearted. Establish Your justice in this situation, ensuring that no one is oppressed or marginalized for their faith. Reveal Jesus to the members of this committee, that they might act with wisdom and compassion. Let the believers in Maharashtra stand firm, embodying grace and truth as witnesses of Your love. May Your light break forth like the dawn in this land, bringing understanding and peace. We ask this, trusting in Your abundant mercy and justice. Amen.
Anchored in
Psalm 34:18
also: Isaiah 58:8