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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Churches in India are asking people to fill out consent forms as ‘anti-conversion’ law comes into effect

A new law against religious conversion has prompted churches in India to ask worshippers to sign “declarations” saying they are attending prayer meetings of their own free will.

The legislation comes into force in the western state of Maharashtra on 28 August.

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