Opposed to Freedom of Religion Act, Christians in Arunachal warn of ‘referendum rally’
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Opposed to Freedom of Religion Act, Christians in Arunachal warn of ‘referendum rally’

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The protest against the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978, is getting intensified with thousands of Christians holding a peaceful demonstration on Thursday, demanding its repeal. The Arunachal Christian Forum, the state’s largest Christian organisation, which is spearheading the protest, warned of a “referendum rally”. “If APFRA is not repealed within this month, we will organise a referendum rally,” ACF president Tarh Miri told this newspaper, adding that, “If the Act is not repealed, it should be kept dormant like what it was.” He alleged APFRA violates the freedom of accepting a faith and religious belief. Earlier, ACF Secretary General James Techi Tara warned that the enforcement of APFRA would create hatred among people.

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New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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Arunachal Christian group stages mass hunger strike against anti-conversion law

Hindustan Times  

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Arunachal church body stages hunger strike to oppose Freedom of Religion Act
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Arunachal church body stages hunger strike to oppose Freedom of Religion Act

New Indian Express  

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