Their motive was to attempt to unite the nation under one religion. Hindu nationalism is on the rise and is largely why violence is becoming more widespread. Nationalism seeks a person's loyalty to a person, group, or nation. Hindu nationalism sought to sustain political power and assert unity in the nation. To impose nationalism, the Hindus used a very heavy hand. Before the formation of the Hindu Nationalist Party, anti-Christian violence was rare and intermediate. Today it is increasing to the point of becoming a real threat to Christian churches and missionaries’