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Religion
Calls to Repeal Arunachal Pradesh’s Freedom of Religion Act Resurface
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:46 PM
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A renewed push to scrap the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act has drawn fresh attention.
A fresh wave of calls to overturn the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act has emerged, putting the legislation back in the public eye. Activists and concerned groups are urging the state government to repeal the law, arguing that it curtails fundamental religious freedoms. The renewed focus comes amid broader debates over the balance between cultural preservation and individual rights in the state. While no official response has been recorded yet, the issue is being highlighted across media platforms and civil society forums, signalling heightened scrutiny of the act's impact.