# Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state

- Published: 2026-09-29T00:50:19Z
- Updated: 2026-09-29T04:30:00Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmj4jg2vxvpdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.

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