india ποΈ Goa govt pulls religious conversion bill from agenda
The Goa government withdrew the proposed Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2026 from the State Legislative Assembly agenda. This decision followed objections from within the ruling camp and criticism from opposition parties in PANAJI. The Bill was scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, but was removed before proceedings started. Critics warned the legislation could deepen social divisions amidst Goa's diverse culture. The government has not confirmed if the bill will be reintroduced later.