Chhattisgarh gram sabha bans Christian burials, sparks concerns

A gram sabha in Chhattisgarh has passed a resolution barring Christian burials in the village, drawing concerns over religious freedoms and the scope of local council powers. The move restricts a religious community's traditional burial practices and access to common land.

The resolution has sparked debate on whether gram sabhas can impose such religious restrictions and their compliance with constitutional protections. Observers question the authority of village councils to override individual rights based on religion.