Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has recently made an announcement regarding the introduction of capital punishment for individuals engaged in religious conversions. This move comes as a part of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021, which aims to crack down on unlawful religious conversions by imposing strict penalties. However, the decision has been met with criticism from opposition parties, with Congress leader Arif Masood calling for more clarity on what exactly constitutes forced conversion. Masood also highlighted the CM’s alleged lack of action in addressing cases of missing girls in the state. The new law reflects the state government’s stance on preventing conversions that are deemed as coercive or fraudulent, with the aim of protecting individuals’ rights to practice their religion freely. This development is likely to spark further debate and discussions on the balance between religious freedom and preventing forced conversions in the state of Madhya Pradesh.