Man returns to Hinduism in Jhansi after 20 years
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A man who converted to Islam in West Bengal 20 years ago has returned to his village in Jhansi and reverted to Hinduism with his wife and children.
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- A man named Rajkumar left Jhansi two decades ago for work in West Bengal where he converted to Islam and adopted the name Rafiq.
- Upon returning to his native village with his wife Afsari and four children, he decided to revert to his original religion.
- The family participated in a purification ceremony at a local temple where the man reclaimed his name Rajkumar and his wife chose the name Anita.
- The couple sought the assistance of local Hindu organizations to facilitate the process.
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NamedIndia · Jhansi · West Bengal · Anita · Rajiv Pathak · Rajkumar · Sanatan Ekta Sangh · Vinod Awasthi · Vishwa Hindu Parishad
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