Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The bill aims to prevent religious conversions carried out through force, fraud, misrepresentation, allurement, or undue influence. It is designed to be stronger and more comprehensive than the existing Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act of 1968. The law also focuses on addressing activities such as “Changai Sabha,” which are alleged to mislead people. The decision comes amid tensions in tribal areas like Bastar related to religious conversions. Along with this bill, the cabinet also approved measures related to recruitment reforms and abolishing the certain property registration cess.