(Minghui.org) Despite the heavy rainfall of India’s monsoon season, practitioners in different cities across the nation held events to mark the 27th anniversary of their peaceful protest of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution of Falun Dafa.
Many passersby paused to read the display boards and expressed their support after learning about Falun Dafa and the persecution. They encouraged practitioners to continue their peaceful efforts to raise awareness.
Nagpur: The Persecution Should Stop
On July 20, 2026, practitioners gathered at Banerjee Layout Garden near Trisharan Square in Nagpur city for a candlelight vigil. Despite the rain, they demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises and held a candlelight vigil that evening to commemorate the practitioners who lost their lives during the ongoing persecution in China.
Rajkumar Chaudhari expressed his dismay about the persecution: “I could feel the calm while I watched them do the exercises. It is hard to imagine that such a peaceful practice is being persecuted. Falun Dafa practitioners should not be persecuted. I sincerely hope this persecution ends soon,” he said.
Vilas Mehra was shocked to learn that the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners continues in China. He said, “Learning about the persecution made me reflect on how precious freedom of belief is. A peaceful cultivation practice should never be treated as a crime. I sincerely hope this injustice ends.”
Sheela Tiwari, a homemaker, was deeply moved: “No one should be persecuted for their beliefs. This should stop for the sake of humanity.”
Mumbai: People Eager to Share Information About Persecution
Falun Dafa practitioners organised a candlelight vigil on July 20, 2026, at Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai, to raise awareness about Falun Dafa and the 27-year-long persecution of its practitioners in China. The event was attended by practitioners from different parts of Mumbai.
Many passersby were drawn to the event when they saw practitioners do the exercises with grace, even though it was raining heavily throughout the evening.
Many people stopped to observe the vigil. Visitors included elderly individuals, families with children, young couples, and other members of the public. They took the opportunity to interact with the practitioners and learn about Falun Dafa, its principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and the persecution the spiritual faith has endured in China for over two decades.
One visitor, Ms. Sujata, who was deeply moved after learning about the persecution, said, “How can such a peaceful meditation practice be banned in China when it helps people and contributes to their overall well-being? Please give me a few more flyers. I would like to share this information with more of my friends.”
Her response reflected the sentiment of many attendees. They expressed genuine concern and questioned why a practice that promotes physical health, moral values, and inner peace would be banned.
Among the visitors were two young children who delighted in playing in the rain while repeatedly returning to watch the glowing candles with great curiosity. As practitioners spoke with them about Falun Dafa, they explained the importance of kindness, compassion, and the belief that good will ultimately prevail over evil. The children listened attentively and understood that persecuting people for their beliefs was wrong. Their simple yet heartfelt understanding served as a touching reminder that the value of compassion can resonate with people of all ages.
Bangalore: Practitioners Hold Candlelight Vigil
Practitioners held a candlelight vigil at Nexus Mall in Bangalore and demonstrated the exercises. They also collected signatures on the G7+7 petition to stop the forced organ harvesting happening in China that targets Falun Dafa practitioners and other religious and ethnic minorities.
Falun Dafa Practitioners Call for End to the Persecution
Sunil Karwade, who has practiced Falun Dafa for 10 years, said that cultivating according to the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance has brought peace, harmony, and positive changes to his life.
“I strongly oppose this persecution and hope it ends immediately,” he said. “I came here today to commemorate practitioners who have suffered under this inhumane persecution. Falun Dafa is a peaceful cultivation practice that benefits both mind and body. It is difficult to understand why such a peaceful practice has been banned and why practitioners continue to be persecuted in China.”
Swapnil Dhamgaaye, an electrical engineer who is currently preparing for competitive exams, began practicing Falun Dafa three months ago. He said that his cultivation journey has been encouraging from the very beginning. “Practitioners’ support has helped me better understand the practice and strengthened my determination to cultivate.” He said he hopes the persecution ends soon.
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