Bajinder Singh (born 10 September 1982) is an Indian Evangelical Christian pastor and a convicted rapist.[3][4][5] He gained popularity for his claimed miracle healings and for attracting a considerable following through his ministry, the Church of Glory and Wisdom.[6]
His ministry operates several branches in Punjab and other locations, and he is known for holding large prayer meetings that are often accompanied by public performances.[7] He was sentenced to life imprisonment on 1 April 2025.
Background
Baljinder was born in Yamunanagar, Haryana , into a Hindu family and holds a degree in mechanical engineering.[8] He was jailed for murder during the early 2000s.[9][10]
After his release, he began conducting prayer meetings in 2012. His ministry claims to offer miraculous healings and solutions to various health ailments.[11]
Controversy
In 2018, he was arrested in connection with a rape case involving a woman from Zirakpur, Punjab.[10] It was alleged that he sexually assaulted the victim under the pretext of offering her travel opportunities abroad. Various families have also accused him of exploiting vulnerable members of the community through financial fraud, including demanding large sums of money for healing services that alleged did not produce results.[12]
Bajinder was arrested by Punjab police on accusations of rape and sexual abuse by a woman who attended the church.[13][14]
In March 2025, at the same time as the sexual abuse case, a video went viral showing Bajinder assaulting a man and a woman in his office.[15] On 28 March 2025, he was found guilty in the 2018 rape case by a local court in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, and sentenced to life imprisonment.[1][16][17]
Influence
Bajinder has gained influence in Punjab through his engagement with celebrities and politicians.[18] He invites celebrities from the entertainment industry and local politicians to participate in his church prayer meetings and functions, which often leads to increased attendance and awareness.[19] Many people have publicly supported his events which has led to allegations of promoting celebrities.[20][21][22]
↑ Sethi, Chitleen K. (11 January 2022). "Cure cancer, undo death: Punjab's Christian 'prophet, pastors' offer miracles, compete with deras". The Tribune. Retrieved 27 July 2025. Bajinder Singh has revealed little about himself on his social media accounts, but according to a Punjab Police intelligence report, he comes from a Hindu Jat family from Yamunanagar, Haryana, and has a degree in mechanical engineering.
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