Kanker: Following the recent controversy surrounding religious conversions in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, the situation appears to be slowly returning to normal. Meanwhile, a significant development has emerged in the district's Bade Tewada village, giving the entire matter a new twist. Following the uproar in the village, church leader Mahendra Baghel has reconverted to Hinduism. This development is being widely discussed in the context of the Kanker religious conversion case .

After returning to Hinduism, Mahendra Baghel first visited the Shitala Temple, where he offered prayers. Afterward, members of the village's Hindu community welcomed him with a tilak (a mark of the forehead). A large number of villagers were present during the event. The villagers say that maintaining peace and harmony in the village is everyone's priority.

Mahendra Baghel accused some members of the Christian community, including the village head and others, of inciting violence in the village after his conversion to Hinduism. He said that during the recent violence, members of the Christian community had fled, abandoning him. He subsequently discussed the matter with village elders and expressed his desire to return to his original religion.

According to the church leader, he formally converted to Hinduism after the situation in the village returned to normal. He says he made this decision considering his faith and social circumstances. This development is considered significant in the Kanker Dharmaantaran case because it is hoped it will reduce tensions in the village.