India leader refuses to sign anti-conversion bill

JAIPUR, India — Amid widespread criticism of the Rajasthan anti-conversion bill by Christian and human rights organizations, Rajasthan Gov. Pratibha Patil on May 19 refused to sign the bill into law, saying its provisions would violate religious freedom. In sending it back to the Rajasthan assembly, she suggested representatives refer it to the president for passage if they wished. While…