The Chhattisgarh government approved the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 to prevent illegal religious conversions.
The bill prohibits conversions done by force, fraud, inducement (including financial incentives), or undue influence.
The law applies to all religions and ensures conversions happen voluntarily.
It mandates that any conversion through prohibited methods is punishable under the law.
The bill aligns with the Indian Constitution (Articles 25–28), which guarantees freedom of religion but allows regulation in the interest of public order, morality, and health.
The proposal aims to regulate religious conversions while maintaining public order in the state.