Christians oppose proposed anti-conversion Bill

Community plans hunger strike in Belagavi where legislature session will be held

Expressing opposition to the proposed anti-conversion Bill by the State Government, Archbishop of Bengaluru Peter Machado on Saturday said the move goes against the principles of the Indian Constitution and would become a tool for fringe groups to target and harass Christians in Karnataka.

He said, “Even without the law, since January there have been 32 reported incidents of attacks on churches in Belagavi, Hubballi, Belur, and other areas. If without the legislation this can happen, just imagine what will happen after passing the legislation. The proposed move will have a far-reaching impact,” he said.