Jaipur.
A large, peaceful and democratic public protest will be held today in Jaipur against the alleged unconstitutional provisions of the Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2025, passed by the Rajasthan government. The protest is being organized by a joint social platform comprising various social, religious, human rights and civil organizations.
The announcement was made during a press conference held on Sunday at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur. Speakers at the conference stated that the Act violates the basic structure of the Constitution and poses a serious threat to religious freedom, equality before law, the right to privacy and civil liberties.
According to the joint platform, the law contains vague terminology, stringent penal provisions, excessive powers granted to the administration and a lack of adequate judicial oversight, which could lead to widespread misuse. The speakers claimed that the Act violates Articles 14, 19, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 300-A of the Indian Constitution, thereby infringing upon citizens’ freedom of conscience, belief and personal liberty.
The organizers clarified that the protest is not directed against any religion or community, but is aimed at protecting the Constitution, democracy and fundamental rights. They emphasized that the movement will remain entirely peaceful, non-violent and within the constitutional framework.
As per the organizers, the rally on January 5 will begin from Shaheed Smarak and proceed through MI Road, GPO Circle, Jalupura and Sansar Chandra Road, before concluding again at Shaheed Smarak. After the rally, a memorandum addressed to the President of India will be submitted through the Governor and the Chief Minister.
The press conference was attended by K.C. Ghumaria, State President of Jan Morcha Rajasthan and former Principal Director General, CBDT (Government of India); Hafiz Manzoor Ali Khan, General Secretary of Jan Morcha Rajasthan; M.D. Choupdar, Chairman of Rajasthan Madrasa Board; Amin Kagzi, MLA from Kishanpole constituency; Dr. Narendra Bauddh, President of Youth Buddhist Society of India and Convener of the Religious Freedom and Constitution Protection Committee; Balwant Singh, President of Christian Maru Bhumi Committee; Abdul Latif Arko, President of Dalit Muslim Unity Forum; and Dr. Dashrath Kumar Hinuniya, State President of Ambedkarite Party of India (Rajasthan) and Convener of the committee.
The joint social platform has appealed to democracy-loving citizens, social organizations, youth, women and intellectuals across the state to participate in the peaceful protest and raise their voices in defence of the Constitution and civil rights.