UP Dy CM slams Congress, SP over illegal religious conversions
He alleged that there is a continuous conspiracy to weaken the soul of India through nefarious tactics of religious conversion, particularly targeting Hindus.
He alleged that there is a continuous conspiracy to weaken the soul of India through nefarious tactics of religious conversion, particularly targeting Hindus.
Referring to the recent burial dispute in Bodal village of Bastar district, he remarked, “Conflicts are arising in areas where conversions have taken place. These issues must be addressed to ensure peace and harmony.”
"I am saying that such religious conversions should not take place... the government will never allow conversions to take place"
A number of persons belonging to the Mahadalit community have converted to Christianity in Bihar's Gaya district in the last one month or so.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised action in the matter. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Shah seeking strict action in the matter.
The state cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had earlier this week approved the draft ordinance to curb forcible or "dishonest" religious conversions including those for the sake of marriage, which could land violators in jail for up to 10 years.
This was in response to the questions about whether the Government is aware of the observation of Kerala High Court that there is no case of love jihad in the southern state.
In a video shared by SAD MLA Manjinder S Sirsa, the family of the girl alleged that she was forcibly converted into Islam under the threat that her brothers and father would be shot otherwise.
