Arunachal Pradesh: Indigenous groups demand implementation of four decades old anti-conversion law for protection of tribal heritage, Christians oppose it

In Arunachal Pradesh, a massive protest is ongoing as thousands of people from 27 districts, 26 major tribes, and 100 sub-tribes have taken to streets. The locals are demanding the immediate implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act  (APFRA), 1978, a 46-year-old anti-conversion law. On 20th October, Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) organised a “Chalo Itanagar” rally in the capital city of Itanagar. Dressed in traditional attire, the protestors said that the increasing religious conversions are threatening traditional beliefs like Donyi-Polo. “Donyi” means sun and “Polo” means moon, symbolizing Arunachal Pradesh’s ancient faith. Besides Donyi Polo, Christianity and Hinduism, Arunachal Pradesh is also home to the followers of Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism. Massive Unrest in Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Huge protests rock Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh after reports claim illegal Rohingya migrants from Bangladesh have built colonies & mosques on government land Even the locals are shocked, demanding immediate… pic.twitter.com/fa0sMlLzJ7—