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flag Chhattisgarh passed a 2026 law criminalizing forced, fraudulent, or coerced religious conversions with penalties and advance notice requirements.

flag Chhattisgarh introduced the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, updating its 1968 law to address modern conversion methods like digital and economic inducements. flag The bill, presented by Deputy CM Vijay Sharma, criminalizes conversions through force, fraud, or undue influence, with strict penalties including jail terms and fines. flag It requires advance notice of conversions and establishes special courts. flag Opposition parties opposed the move, calling for broader consultation and citing ongoing Supreme Court cases in other states, while the government defended it as lawful and necessary for social harmony.

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