The Mohajer family migrated to India from Iran. First, they tried to settle in Chandigarh, and later finally decided to settle in Lucknow. The eldest son, Payman Mohajer, after propagating for many years in Lucknow, got elected to the Universal House of Justice (UHJ). Since then, he has been staying abroad and continues to guide the Baha'is of India, especially through CMS, to spread the Baha'i Faith.
Baha'i News India, April 1996, page 7
Mrs. B. Mohajer, mother of Sohail and Payman Mohajer
My Teaching Trip to the North-East
The group comprised Ramesh Chandra, Rachna Sinha, and myself.
Assam:
We were given a warm welcome by the Baha'is of Guwahati. We met many Baha'is in their homes and also had the opportunity to meet the wider community. We visited four villages and stayed for two nights in one village. In Assam, 24 people accepted the Faith.
Nagaland:
Our next stop was Dimapur. Though we had planned not to stay long, we were forced to do so because of an ongoing roadways strike. The area board member, Mr. Panda, arranged gatherings in two villages, and we visited the Baha'i community in both places. A gathering of the Baha'is of Dimapur was held at Mr. Panda’s house, where we spoke to some seekers. A few of them took declaration cards and promised to fill them later.
Manipur:
From Dimapur, we went to Imphal. A fireside meeting was arranged and attended by 35 people. The youth in Manipur are very enthusiastic about serving the Faith. I feel this is a very unique community. If suitable plans are given to the youth of Manipur, I believe this state can become the first Baha'i state in India. Three people accepted the Faith, and one Local Spiritual Assembly was also formed.
Sikkim:
In Sikkim, we met the local community and visited three Baha'i schools. We joined the Baha'is of that area in electing the Local Assembly of Pandam. The Baha'is of Sikkim are very loving and active.
Dear Mrs. B. Mohajer, will you answer these questions:
1. The North-Eastern states are restricted areas in India. How can an Iranian citizen visit these places for preaching a foreign religion?
2. You stated that in Assam, 24 people accepted the Baha'i Faith. Many seekers (non-Baha'is) were also called by the Auxiliary Board Member of that place, who took declaration cards and promised to fill them later. However, the UHJ—of which your son Mr. Payman Mohajer is now a member—advocates withdrawal of declaration cards. Is this withdrawal related to hiding Baha'i activities in India?
3. Can you give a reference where Baha'u'llah said that declaration cards should be taken from non-Baha'is during conversion, and where he said that declaration cards should be withdrawn when the situation is not favourable? Is it not true that the UHJ directs Baha'i activities in India and other countries?
4. In 1996, there were no Ruhi Books, no moral classes for children, no junior youth programme, and no JYSEP, yet many declarations (converts) were obtained for the Baha'i Faith. We understand that the establishment of Ruhi Study Circles and the four core activities came from the UHJ after 1996. Can you explain how, before 1996, the Baha'i administration and the UHJ addressed the spiritual development of children of non-Baha'is? How did the UHJ suddenly conclude that children and youth of non-Baha'is are morally weak and that it is the responsibility of Baha'is to make them spiritually strong?
5. You stated that you hope Manipur will become the first Baha'i state in India. Surely the UHJ must have plans and timelines for all states of India, and eventually for India itself. Can you elaborate further on this issue?
Dear Madam, this is a criminal betrayal of the hospitality given by the Government of India to Baha'is.