BJP lawmaker says anti‑conversion bill will not be tabled in Goa Assembly

The Goa legislative assembly was expected to consider a controversial anti‑conversion bill that would have imposed restrictions on religious conversions. However, a senior BJP lawmaker publicly clarified that the proposal will not be tabled for discussion at this time. The statement was made during a press interaction in which the legislator emphasized the need to focus on other priority issues facing the state. No official motion or timetable has been released, and the bill remains pending in the party’s internal deliberations. Observers note that the decision may reflect political calculations ahead of upcoming local elections.