Churches in Chhattisgarh display notices telling non-Christians to “enter at own risk” after the state’s anti-conversion law takes effect. Community leaders say the messages are meant as a precautionary step to reduce the risk of complaints or action under the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 2026.
The notices include warnings associated with the law’s operation, and church representatives describe them as a response to uncertainty around how religious activities and outreach may be interpreted. In reporting from Dhamtari, the general secretary of the local Christian forum says warning boards are used to avoid triggering provisions of the Act.
Other coverage frames the move in the broader context of concerns about backlash linked to Hindutva political activity. While both accounts describe the notices as precautionary, they differ in emphasis—one focuses on compliance with the Act, while the other highlights fears within the community about how enforcement could play out.
