Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently declared the introduction of the death penalty for individuals engaged in religious conversions, sparking controversy. The move is part of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021, which aims to crack down on forced conversions and impose severe penalties. However, Congress leader Arif Masood has raised concerns regarding the lack of clarity on what constitutes forced conversion and criticized the CM for not taking sufficient action on cases of missing girls. The announcement has stirred a debate on religious freedom and human rights in India, with proponents arguing for the protection of individuals’ right to choose their faith without coercion. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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