To all our blog readers, this news
item just came in:
"Madhya Pradesh state in
central India
awaits the outcome of proposed amendments to its ‘anti-conversion law’, which
would lengthen prison time and fines for anyone convicted of forcing someone to change their religion.
With state elections looming before this government ends its
term in October, some observers claim the move is an attempt by the ruling
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to appease Hindu hardliners.
The Christian minority now awaits the verdict of the state
Governor, Ramnaresh Yadav, who must sign the bill before it can become law.
The proposed amendment
recommends maximum punishment of three years’ imprisonment and a fine of 50,000
rupees ($830), or four years and 100,000 rupees ($1660) in the case of a child,
woman or member of a scheduled caste or tribe.
The amendment also introduces the requirement for both the converter and would-be convert to obtain state permission at least 30 days prior to conversion."
A scheduled caste would include all lower castes like the Dalits. These are where most of the conversions are coming from at this time.
Please be praying for the safety of believers in Madhya Pradesh, and that they would hold steadfast in their faith. The window is closing in many places in India. Please help us spread the gospel as quickly as possible before it is too late! Go HERE and donate Now.
—Russ Sharrock
The amendment also introduces the requirement for both the converter and would-be convert to obtain state permission at least 30 days prior to conversion."
A scheduled caste would include all lower castes like the Dalits. These are where most of the conversions are coming from at this time.
Please be praying for the safety of believers in Madhya Pradesh, and that they would hold steadfast in their faith. The window is closing in many places in India. Please help us spread the gospel as quickly as possible before it is too late! Go HERE and donate Now.
—Russ Sharrock
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