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Maharashtra's Anti-Conversion Bill Nears Law: Strict Penalties for Forced Conversions
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18-03-2026, 00:00
Maharashtra's Anti-Conversion Bill Nears Law: Strict Penalties for Forced Conversions
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Maharashtra's 'Freedom of Religion Bill 2026' approved by Legislative Council, awaiting Governor's assent.
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Law targets forced, induced, or fraudulent conversions, including those under pretext of marriage.
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Violators face minimum 7 years jail and 1 lakh rupee fine for illegal conversion.
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Voluntary converts must give prior notice and submit declarations, aiming for transparency and curbing 'mass conversions'.
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Bill supported by Shiv Sena (UBT), opposed by Congress and Samajwadi Party; CM Fadnavis clarifies it's not religion-specific.
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