Itanagar, Feb. 6 -- The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), an apex Christian body in Arunachal Pradesh, has announced plans for a series of protests against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's move to implement the 46-year-old anti-conversion law.

The protests are in response to the government's decision to enforce the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act of 1978, which has remained dormant for decades.

Starting February 10, ACF members will begin a week-long fast, followed by a mass prayer rally calling for the repeal of the Act. The protests will culminate on March 6 with a gherao (siege) of the 60-member State Assembly, as the Act is expected to be discussed for potential implementation.

In December 2024, Chief Minister...