Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma Announces Full Implementation of New Religious Freedom Law

Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma addressed the press after the Gazette notification was issued, stating that the Dharma Svatantrata Act is now in full force throughout Chhattisgarh. Sharma highlighted the government's resolve to enforce the statute without exception.

He warned that any attempt to bypass the law, whether through concealed influence or direct intimidation, will attract stringent legal action. The minister also assured that training sessions for law‑enforcement agencies are underway to familiarize them with the new investigative protocols.

The announcement underscores the administration’s priority of aligning state legislation with constitutional guarantees while curbing unlawful conversion activities.