Uttar Pradesh Directs Universities to Establish Anti-Conversion Cells

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel ordered all state universities to establish "Dharmantaran Roktham Cells" to prevent alleged religious conversions. The directive cited concerns about inducement and psychological pressure targeting students. Critics including opposition parties and journalists questioned the legality and necessity of these surveillance units. The move follows investigations into alleged "love jihad" networks at medical universities and coincides with recent amendments strengthening the state's anti-conversion law.