Chhattisgarh Cabinet Approves Freedom of Religion Bill 2026

The Chhattisgarh State Cabinet has approved the draft of the Freedom of Religion Bill of 2026,. This bill is aimed at preventing illegal religious conversions in the state. This decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting in Raipur chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. This proposed law seeks to curb conversions carried out through force, inducement, fraudulent means undue influence. The Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 will now be introduced in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.

Objective of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026

The primary aim of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 is to prevent unlawful religious conversions.

Also protecting the constitutional right to practice and follow one’s faith freely.

This legislation comes to address cases where individuals may be pressured or manipulated into changing their religion.

This government believes that the bill will help ensure that religious conversions occur only through voluntary choice and not through coercion or misleading practices.

This proposal shows the state’s attempt to regulate conversion activities while maintaining public order.

Key Provisions of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill

The Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 focuses on preventing religious conversions conducted through unethical or illegal methods.

This draft legislation outlines specific conditions under which conversions may be considered unlawful.

The bill seeks to prohibit conversions carried out through,

  • Force or coercion
  • Inducements or financial incentives
  • Fraud or misrepresentation
  • Undue influence or manipulation

Cabinet Approval Under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

The approval of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 took place during a Cabinet meeting in Raipur led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

This decision marks an important policy move by the state government regarding religious conversion regulations.

After the cabinet clearance this bill will be presented before the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.

If the bill is passed by the assembly it will become part of the state’s legal framework governing religious conversions.

Freedom of Religion and Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion under Articles 25 to 28.

These provisions allow individuals to freely practice, profess and propagate their religion.

However the Indian Constitution also allows governments to regulate activities related to religion in the interest of public order, morality and health.

Question

Q. Which state government approved the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 to curb forced religious conversions?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Uttar Pradesh

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