Topic: Anti conversion law
UP harshest state in India in religious freedom violations, says global Christian body
“Sadly, Uttar Pradesh is one of the harshest states in India regarding religious freedom violations,” said International Christian Concern President Jeff King.
Chhattisgarh: Two Christian pastors assaulted by VHP men, booked by police too
Following a mob of Hindu nationalists belong to Vishwa Hindu Parishad broke into the Christian worship hall in Chhattisgarh's Rajouti village and assaulted the congregation during Sunday worship, two Christian pastors were jailed on alleged forced conversion.
Haryana Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout
The Haryana Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill against religious conversions amid a walkout by Congress.
Conversion laws put coercive pressure on Dalits, Adivasis to not profess Christianity or Islam: Letter to President
Over two dozen prominent individuals including former Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas, former Member of Delhi Minorities Commission A C Michael, Dalit intellectual Kancha Ilaiah released a statement that criticised the moves of the several state governments ruled by the BJP and other political parties, targeting Christians, Muslims, Dalits, Adivasis, and Hindu women using anti-conversion laws.
Hundreds take to Bengaluru streets against Karnataka’s draconian anti-conversion Bill
Hundreds of people from more than 40 socio-political organisations Wednesday took to the streets in Bengaluru against the Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly known as the anti-conversion Bill.
Karnataka cabinet clears anti-conversion bill
Despite Opposition from religious minorities and Opposition parties, the Karnataka cabinet on Monday cleared the draconian anti-conversion bill.
