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Goa anti-religious conversion bill controversy

Overview

The Goa government initially planned to introduce the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversions of Religion Bill, 2026, during the legislative assembly session starting August 31. The cabinet-approved bill aimed to penalize religious conversions involving force, coercion, fraud, or marriage, with potential penalties including life imprisonment and significant fines.

However, during the monsoon session, the bill was removed from the Business List. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant decided not to introduce the legislation following strong objections from opposition parties and members within the ruling party. The assembly session also faced disruptions and the removal of several MLAs by marshals due to separate protests regarding land conversion issues.

Entities

Pramod Sawant · Goa Legislative Assembly · Goa government · Goa Foundation · Yuri Alemao

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Goa Legislative Assembly faces protests and bill withdrawal

    The Goa Legislative Assembly faced protests over land conversion inquiries and the government's decision to drop a controversial anti-conversion bill during the monsoon session.

  2. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Goa government to table anti-religious conversion bill

    The Goa government will table the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversions of Religion Bill, 2026, in the state assembly on August 31, proposing strict penalties including life imprisonment for unlawful forced's

Sources

goanewshub.com · navhindtimes.in · news18.com