Christians in India Fear Tighter Laws Target Them The recent decision by Mumbai churches to collect "consent forms" from attendees is a symptom of a broader pattern of persecution facing the country's Christian community.
This trend is part of a disturbing global phenomenon where governments increasingly seek to regulate and restrict the activities of minority faiths.
India's anti conversion laws, passed in several states over the past decade, have created an environment of fear and intimidation for Christians, who comprise 2. 3% of the country's population.