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India's Concerns Grow Over Coercive Religious Conversions in Schools

9/13/2025

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Bharat is increasingly concerned about evangelical conversions in educational institutions, often involving emotional manipulation and incentives.
Allegations of coercion have emerged from institutions like Manipal University and St. Stephen’s College.
Critics claim these practices undermine students' religious freedom and social cohesion.
The Bharatiya government issued a 2019 circular to prevent forced conversions in education.
In the UK, a proposed amendment to exempt yeshivas from oversight faces criticism for potentially harming children's education rights.

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Bharat is increasingly concerned about evangelical conversions in educational institutions, often involving emotional manipulation and incentives.
Allegations of coercion have emerged from institutions like Manipal University and St. Stephen’s College.
Critics claim these practices undermine students' religious freedom and social cohesion.
The Bharatiya government issued a 2019 circular to prevent forced conversions in education.
In the UK, a proposed amendment to exempt yeshivas from oversight faces criticism for potentially harming children's education rights.