Government Schemes and Policy · 13 March 2026
Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 approved to curb forced conversion
Exam-focused facts from the 13 March 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved the draft Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 to curb religious conversions carried out through force, inducement, fraudulent means, undue influence, or misrepresentation.
- At present, such cases are covered under the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 1968.
- Home Minister Vijay Sharma stated the new law would be a step ahead of other state-level anti-conversion laws.