India: retiran proyecto de ley contra las conversiones religiosas en Goa

In brief

The local government head in Goa has withdrawn a controversial bill targeting religious conversions from the Legislative Assembly's agenda. The decision follows objections raised by several lawmakers.

The proposed legislation aimed to address what it described as improper religious conversions, a measure similar to laws enacted in other Indian states. Catholic leaders and representatives of other minority groups had previously expressed concerns regarding the bill.