India Approves Harshest Anti-Conversion Law in Uttarakhand: A Blow to Religious Freedom

India has entered a dangerous new chapter in religious restrictions. Last week, the northern state of Uttarakhand passed the nation’s harshest anti-conversion law, expanding punishment for alleged “forced conversions” to life imprisonment and imposing crippling fines up to ₹1 million ($11,446 USD). The amendment, known as the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, criminalizes even ordinary conversations about faith on social media and digital platforms, raising urgent concerns over free speech and religious liberty. What

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