Punjab Organization Pushes for Anti-Conversion Law Citing Growing Christian Population

The Punjab Bachao Andolan on Nov. 12 announced plans to pursue legal measures against large-scale “illegal” conversions using “miracle cures” being done by Christian missionaries in the northern state of Punjab, India.  According to media reports, the Punjab Bachao Andolan (PBA) or Save Punjab Movement, a newly formed organization in the state, alleged that authorities are not enforcing existing laws regarding “miracle cures” and missionary visas, and therefore, there is a need for an anti-conversion law in Punjab.  Addressing the…