Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves Stricter Anti-Conversion Law, Agniveer Quota
DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand: In a pivotal session, the Uttarakhand Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has given its nod to the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill. This legislation introduces stringent provisions to combat unlawful religious conversions, including penalties as severe as life imprisonment for certain offenses, aligning with measures akin to the Gangster…
Uttarakhand Toughens Anti-Conversion Law with Stricter Penalties, Life Imprisonment
In a significant legislative move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved a stringent amendment to the state’s Freedom of Religion Act, dramatically increasing penalties for forced conversions. The updated bill, passed on August 13, introduces jail sentences ranging from three years to life imprisonment for those found guilty of such offenses. Provisions now specifically target ‘allurement,’…
