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Goa BJP reverses stance on anti-conversion bill
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 07:48 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa announced it will backtrack on the passage of the anti-conversion legislation, citing internal considerations.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state of Goa has publicly stated that it will withdraw its support for the anti‑conversion bill it had earlier moved to pass. The party’s reversal was announced after internal deliberations within the state unit. This shift marks a notable change from the BJP’s previous position that had favored the legislation. The decision was reported by Hindustan Times, highlighting the political recalibration within the Goa BJP. Analysts suggest the move could influence upcoming legislative debates and the party’s standing among its voter base.