Chhattisgarh govt tables bill in assembly aimed at curbing forced religious conversions.

Chhattisgarh passes stricter anti-conversion bill with penalties of life term, Rs 25 lakh fine

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the current anti-conversion law, which dates back to 1968, had become inadequate in controlling ‘fraudulent practices’.

Life term for ‘mass’ conversion, displaying details of those who want to convert: What’s in Chhattisgarh’s new Bill?

The Chhattisgarh Assembly has passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, introducing life imprisonment for mass conversions. Learn about the new 60-day notice period, the role of District Magistrates, and the exclusion of "ancestral religion" from the Act.

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes new anti-conversion Bill with stricter provisions

The Bill mandates life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh in specific cases; Congress MLAs raise objections, call for broader consultations, and seek the handing over of the Bill to a ‘Select Committee’

Chhattisgarh assembly passes strict anti-conversion bill with life imprisonment for mass conversions

New law bars conversions through force, fraud, inducement or digital means; mandates prior declaration, heavy penalties, and special court trials

Congress Versus BJP In Chhattisgarh Assembly Over Anti-Conversion Bill

High drama unfolded in the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday as the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, triggered a fierce political showdown.

Chhattisgarh govt tables bill against forced religious conversion in Assembly; Congress objects - The Tribune

The Opposition sought to hand over the bill to a 'Select Committee' for review.