He is being accused of having a "hidden agenda" of converting Hindus to Christianity, accusations he faced in his previous visit to Bangalore in 2005. Back then, several court cases were filed against him, with plaintiffs arguing that he was trying to convert locals.
Ibada hiyo ilikuwa ikiendeshwa na Mchungaji, Edward Mtweve wa kanisa hilo ambaye alijikuta kwenye mazingira magumu baada ya vijana hao wanaodaiwa kuwa ni madereva wa pikipiki kuvamia madhabahu na kubeba sanduku lililokuwa na mwili wa marehemu.