Itanagar, Sept. 5 -- The National People's Party (NPP), Nagaland unit has voiced full supportfor the resolution adopted at its National Committee and Annual General Meeting held at Tura, Meghalaya on September 2, urging the repeal of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.
The party described the Act as "outdated" and inconsistent with the values of democracy and secularism.
It argued that instead of fostering unity, the legislation carries the risk of creating divisions, curbing individual liberty, and being misused against citizens.
Citing Article 25 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion, the NPP maintained that any law dimini...