Christians in Chhattisgarh caught between a rock and a hard place
As Chhattisgarh’s new law to curb religious conversions tightens the regulatory framework, long-time Christian believers face mounting pressure from right-wing groups and fellow villagers to register their faith. Shubhomoy Sikdar examines how they find themselves caught between escalating hostility and a law they allege could penalise those seeking formal recognition
· 10/16/2026, 5:29:38 AM· 2 min read
As Chhattisgarh’s new law to curb religious conversions tightens the regulatory framework, long-time Christian believers face mounting pressure from right-wing groups and fellow villagers to register their faith. Shubhomoy Sikdar examines how they find themselves caught between escalating hostility and a law they allege could penalise those seeking formal recognition
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