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11 Instances Of Fake Healing By Fraud Proselytizing Pastors In India

October 30, 2024
The Commune

On 25 October 2024, a viral video circulated online, raising the question, “The IMA takes strong action against Hindu Babas, but why are they silent on these superstitions?” The video shows a pastor claiming to heal a person with a physical deformity through the power of “Yeshu.” This clip is one of numerous similar videos from Church-led “Hallelujah” events.

Instance#1

These so-called “healing” videos have ignited discussions over the intentions behind Christian missionary activities, with concerns that they may be leveraging deceptive practices to convert Hindus to Christianity. The video brings attention to how some evangelical groups allegedly exploit vulnerable individuals through methods like church planting, mass evangelical gatherings, prayer sessions, and healing events. Let’s take a look at ten similar cases involving alleged fake healing by Christian pastors and missionaries.

Instance#2 – Mera Yeshu Yeshu

A video of Prophet Bajinder Singh with a minor boy at a Christian missionary event recently went viral, sparking controversy and fueling a meme fest online. In the video, the boy is seen weeping profusely as the pastor asks if his sister could speak previously, to which the boy responds negatively. The pastor then asks if she can speak now, and the boy replies affirmatively, as the background song “Mera Yeshu Yeshu” plays.

Instance#3 – Pastor Claims To Heal Kidney Failure Through The Power of Jesus

Pushpa Diwadkar, a resident of Santa Cruz, Mumbai, had been suffering from a slipped disc and kidney failure. However, she recently met a pastor who claimed to use the power of Jesus Christ to not only treat her disc issues but also revive her failed kidneys.

Instance#4 – Jesus “Heals” Blind Girl

Prophet Bajinder Singh, previously arrested on charges of rape, demonstrated what he calls his rare gift of “prophetic healing” at an evangelical event, where he prayed over a young girl blind from birth, claiming he could restore her sight through his connection to Jesus. With his prayer, the pastor announced that the Lord had blessed the child, granting her vision, much to the joy and astonishment of the crowd. The girl’s parents, moved by what they saw as miraculous healing, tearfully expressed their gratitude, chanting “Hallelujah” in praise.

Instance#5 – Jesus “Cures” Couple From AIDS

Pastor Bajinder Singh, who claims to be a direct messenger of Jesus, has recently presented what he calls a cure for AIDS at a healing event. Known for his “miraculous” solutions to numerous diseases, Pastor Bajinder this time targeted HIV, aiming to heal a husband-wife duo suffering from the virus. Through a ritual involving tapping their heads, rubbing their cheeks, and chanting “Hallelujah,” he proclaimed the couple cured, celebrating the victory over what he described as the “satan called AIDS.”

Instance#6 – Royal Rumble Of Conversions

In the video of Geoffrey Ministries, women are seen rolling on the floor, seemingly under the influence of the pastor’s “magic touch.” With simple hand movements, he appears to control the attendees, who have come to seek relief from their ailments. The footage also shows individuals with chronic illnesses receiving “treatment” on stage, while some disabled men start dancing and women jump around energetically as the pastor waves his hands over them.

Instance#7 – Young Jesus And His Miracles

Meet Ankit Ram Babu, the son of the notorious evangelist Ram Babu, who has been entrenched in the conversion business for quite some time. A recent snippet highlights Ankit’s effectiveness in luring innocent individuals by convincing them that he can cure diseases with just a snap of his fingers. During a live stage event, he claims to have cured a patient of cancer, praying, “Thank you, Lord, for healing him, and Father, bring the work that has begun to completion,“ as he chants, “Amen, Amen.”

Instance#8 – Slow Motion Exorcism

In the video from Kerala, a woman who appears to be ‘possessed‘ is undergoing what seems to be a ‘cure‘ or ‘exorcism‘ in slow motion. She moves her hands around slowly, her face contorted as if she has just stubbed her toe on a stool, all while the chants of ‘Hallelujah‘ fill the air. As she gets up, she sticks out her tongue to the audience for reasons known only to her and makes strange hand gestures, seemingly tying herself in knots. In a series of slow-motion movements, she begins to shake vigorously before collapsing onto the ground and rolling around. The stunned audience watches in awe before suddenly cheering as the woman is proclaimed ‘cured.’

Instance#9 – Punjab’s Christian ‘Prophets‘ And Pastors Claim to Cure Cancer and Reverse Death

“Do you believe you will be healed here? Do you believe?” Bajinder presses, addressing the weeping wife of a wheelchair-bound man. “Yes, I believe,” she sobs in response. Bajinder then turns to the captivated audience gathered at the venue. “Everyone, raise your hands and let the Holy Spirit work,” he urges, and the crowd complies. Focusing back on the man, Bajinder exclaims, “Jesus, touch him!” prompting the man to scream loudly. “Get up!” Bajinder commands. In a dramatic moment, the man rises, and the crowd erupts into rapturous hallelujahs. Right on cue, the band and singers onstage begin an upbeat devotional song, the catchy rhythm proving irresistible. So convincing has the supposed healing been that the “patient” joins the pastor in a few bhangra-style steps to the thumping music and even jogs down the stage.

Instance#10 – 40 Hindu Couples Targeted For Christian Conversion In Meerut

Pastor Biju and his wife, both dressed in white, made enticing promises to the crowd in attendance, urging them to join the church. They offered “miracle water” for treating various illnesses, pledged that the church would cover the financial costs of their children’s weddings, and committed to providing each couple with Rs 2-5 lakh to help them start their livelihoods.

Instance#11 – Fraud Pastor Ankur Narula “Cures” Disabled Man

Ankur Yoseph Narula, the self-styled ‘healing’ pastor, founded the “Church of Sign and Wonders” in Khambra village in 2008 after leaving his family business. He rose to prominence by claiming to exorcise evil spirits and perform miraculous healings through prayer. Starting with just three followers, Narula’s church expanded significantly, boasting over 300,000 followers and spreading across 60 acres by 2018, with 15 branches in India and abroad. However, allegations of fraud surround him, as he operates the fourth-largest church in the world, located in Jalandhar, Punjab, and is accused of profiting from parading sick and disabled individuals, claiming to have healed them. Notably, despite his claims, his own father passed away last year under circumstances that raised questions about Narula’s purported healing abilities. In one video, he is seen “curing” a disabled man who was previously on a stretcher, as the man walks toward him, further fueling skepticism about the authenticity of Narula’s claims.

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