Chhattisgarh churches display warnings as anti-conversion law takes effect
Churches in Chhattisgarh have put up notices telling non-Christians to enter at their own risk as a precaution after the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, took effect. A Christian forum official said the signs were intended to help avoid action under the new law, The Hindu reported.
Some churches in Chhattisgarh have put up warning boards telling non-Christians to “enter at own risk” after the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, came into effect, The Hindu reported. Diamond Philus, general secretary of the Dhamtari District Christian Forum, said the notices were a precautionary measure. According to Philus, they were intended to help avoid action under the new law.
The supplied report does not set out the Act’s provisions, explain what conduct could lead to action or say how many churches have displayed the signs. It also does not identify any cases brought under the law, or provide responses from the Chhattisgarh government, police or non-Christian groups. The notices reflect concern among the churches about possible legal consequences under the legislation, but the source gives no further details about how it is being enforced.
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