Anti-conversion law provides specific legal framework; innocent persons won't face trouble: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the state's new anti-conversion Bill, arguing that existing laws are insufficient to handle forced religious conversions. He assured the assembly that the law would be implemented fairly and would not target innocent individuals.
Why it matters
The legislation is a contentious political issue in India, balancing state-level religious regulation with constitutional rights.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) said the anti-conversion Bill passed by the legislature earlier will provide a dedicated legal framework, noting that the existing BNS provisions are inadequate to effectively address cases of forced religious conversions.
The article focuses heavily on the government's justification for the bill, though it mentions the legislative context.
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