Bhopal's Archbishop, Sebastian Durairaj, expressed his concerns over the multiple attacks on missionaries and schools amid the tabling of the Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka. He said that missionaries have been working in India for many years now and had there been conversions taking place, there would've many more Christians in India by now. He also urged the government to protect the community, schools and missionaries from the anti-social elements who have resorted to attacks and vandalism.