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New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS’s) affiliate magazine The Organiser has accused the global e-commerce giant Amazon of funding Christian conversions in India’s northeast region with an intent to change demography.

The claim formed part of its cover story titled “Amazing Cross Connection” in its latest edition. The nub of allegation is that Amazon has been routing money through “American Baptist Church (ABM)” [originally known as American Baptist Mission or ABM] to run “conversion module” in the region.

However, Amzon India’s spokesperson has denied the allegations, according to Indian Express.

“E-commerce giant Amazon is financing the Christian conversion module run by American Baptist Church (ABM). There is a possibility of a money laundering ring run by multinational companies and ABM to fund India’s huge missionary conversion mission,” Organiser alleged.

It further accused ABM of funding conversions through its frontal outfit in India named All India Mission (AIM). “This is their frontal organisation which has openly claimed on their website that they have converted 25 thousand people to Christianity in North East India,” the RSS mouthpiece said.

Referring to a purported Twitter post of AIM’s funding appeal through Amazon with its AmazonSmile logo attached, the magazine alleged, “Amazon is sponsoring the conversion module of All India Mission by donating money against every purchase by an Indian.”

Denying the allegations the Amazon India spokesperson in a statement told Indian Express, “Amazon India does not have any relationship with All India Mission or its affiliates nor does the AmazonSmile program operate on the Amazon India marketplace.

Where the AmazonSmile program does operate, customers can choose to donate to a charity they prefer from multiple non-profits that register themselves under the program. The AmazonSmile program does not endorse the views of any charity participating in the program.”

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