The Chhattisgarh Religious Freedom Act, 2026

Chhattisgarh Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026

This legislation aims to regulate religious conversions in Chhattisgarh to ensure individuals change faith voluntarily and without exploitation. It prohibits the use of financial incentives, gifts, promises of better jobs, or social and psychological pressure to induce religious transformation. The rules apply to the entire state and empower local officials to enforce compliance. Essentially, the Act mandates that conversions must be free from any duress or deception, targeting activities that exploit vulnerable groups or use digital platforms to coerce people into abandoning their original beliefs.

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