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West Bengal to Enact Anti‑Conversion Law, Aims to Regulate Land Sales
✍️ NDTV
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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West Bengal lawmakers are poised to introduce an anti‑conversion bill that would also target land sales across different communities.
West Bengal is preparing to introduce a new anti‑conversion law that would criminalise forced religious conversion and impose penalties on those who facilitate it.
The proposed bill also contains provisions aimed at curbing land sales across communities, seeking to prevent exploitation and ensure transparent transactions.
Supporters argue that the legislation will address rising communal tensions and protect vulnerable groups.
Critics warn that the law could be misused to target minority communities and restrict religious freedom.
The proposed bill also contains provisions aimed at curbing land sales across communities, seeking to prevent exploitation and ensure transparent transactions.
Supporters argue that the legislation will address rising communal tensions and protect vulnerable groups.
Critics warn that the law could be misused to target minority communities and restrict religious freedom.