Karnataka Assembly Session to Resume, Govt to Table Anti-Conversion Bill
3 years ago

Karnataka Assembly Session to Resume, Govt to Table Anti-Conversion Bill

News 18  

The ruling BJP government is all set to table the controversial anti-conversion bill in the Karnataka Assembly session, which will resume on Monday. The anti-conversion bill, which was tabled and passed in the state Legislature Assembly, is yet to be presented before the Legislative Council. The BJP attempted to present it on the last day of the winter session in Belagavi, however, as the opposition raised a strong objection for presenting the bill in the council without bringing it first on the agenda. The government, though prepared to get the Bill passed in the session held in February, the plan was dropped after the Congress resorted to day-night protest in the midst of the session demanding sacking of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa for his remarks on hoisting saffron flag on the Red Fort.

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Amid leadership tussle in ruling and opposition ranks, Karnataka legislature session to start on March 3
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Amid leadership tussle in ruling and opposition ranks, Karnataka legislature session to start on March 3

The Hindu  

Even as both ruling Congress and the principal opposition BJP are divided over the party leadership, the Budget session of the Karnataka legislature, which will get underway on March 3, is expected to be a turbulent one. The opposition is eager to corner the Siddaramaiah-led government on the hike in prices of all essential services, and the bills on regulating …

Why anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan is being seen as govt toeing BJP line
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan is being seen as govt toeing BJP line

India Today  

The Bhajan Lal Sharma government in Rajasthan has presented an anti-conversion bill in the ongoing budget session of the legislative assembly. The bill, introduced by state health minister Gajendra Singh Khimswar, provides for up to 10 years’ imprisonment for those forcing anyone to convert or conducting mass conversions. While the Left parties consider tribal people as having an independent religion, …

Anti-conversion bill tabled during budget session in Rajasthan: All you need to know about the bill
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anti-conversion bill tabled during budget session in Rajasthan: All you need to know about the bill

Op India  

On Monday, 3rd February, the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan Government tabled the ‘Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill 2025’ during the budget session in the state assembly. As per the bill, any person who is found guilty of practising forceful religious conversion shall be punished with a jail term of 2 to 10 years. Vishnoi says, "… This …

Rajasthan clears anti-conversion bill, provides for jail term of up to 10 yrs
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajasthan clears anti-conversion bill, provides for jail term of up to 10 yrs

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan Cabinet has cleared an anti-conversion bill providing for compensation of ₹5 lakh for victims of forcible conversion and a jail term of up to 10 years. The government has brought the new bill because of this.” Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Ghanshyam Tiwari praised chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma for the “historic decision” to clamp down on religious …

Karnataka budget session begins; BJP gears up for battle, Cong has task cut out
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka budget session begins; BJP gears up for battle, Cong has task cut out

Hindustan Times  

The budget session of the Karnataka Legislature began on Monday with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot emphasising on the need to eradicate corruption in the state, and the ruling Congress and opposition BJP gearing up for a battle both inside and outside the Assembly. BJP president J P Nadda has appointed Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya and party general secretary Vinod Tawde as …

Karnataka to scrap anti-conversion law
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka to scrap anti-conversion law

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Bengaluru: The Congress government led by Siddaramaiah has decided to scrap the law against religious conversion — keeping its poll promise of reviewing and, if necessary, scrapping all the laws made by the previous BJP government in Karnataka. "We are bringing in a Bill to repeal the amendments to the Karnataka Protection of Rights to Freedom of Religion Bill, …

Karnataka govt decides to repeal anti-conversion law introduced by BJP
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka govt decides to repeal anti-conversion law introduced by BJP

Firstpost  

The Bill was introduced by the state’s former Home Minister Araga Jnanendra amid strong opposition in the Winter Session of the Assembly The Congress-led Karnataka government has decided to scrap a law against religious conversion that was introduced by the previous BJP-led government. The Bill was introduced by the state’s former Home Minister Araga Jnanendra amid strong opposition in the …

Karnataka to scrap anti-conversion law, reverse textbook changes
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka to scrap anti-conversion law, reverse textbook changes

The Hindu  

Fulfilling a poll promise, the Congress government in Karnataka has announced the repeal of the State’s Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022 — popularly known as the anti-conversion law — which was one of the most controversial legislations ushered in during the previous BJP regime. On Thursday, the State Cabinet also decided to reverse the changes made …

More Stringent Anti-conversion Bill Tabled in U'khand Assembly
2 years, 4 months ago

More Stringent Anti-conversion Bill Tabled in U'khand Assembly

News 18  

The winter session of the Uttarakhand Assembly began on Tuesday with a more stringent anti-conversion bill among ten legislations tabled in the House. Stating the objects and reasons for the bill, State Minister for religious affairs Satpal Maharaj said “…under articles 25,26, 27 and 28 of the Constitution of India, under Right to Freedom of Religion, to equally strengthen the …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2022, by voice vote amid walkout by Opposition Congress members. Stanislaus Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, the Supreme Court had held that the “right to propagate” under Article 25 did not include the right to convert another person. Conversion by ‘allurement’ …

Karnataka Legislative Council Passes Anti-Conversion Bill despite Opposition Outcry
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Council Passes Anti-Conversion Bill despite Opposition Outcry

News 18  

Ruckus broke out in the Karnataka legislative council when the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, also known as the Anti-Conversion Bill, was tabled. Defending its move to pass this controversial bill, the ruling BJP called it an effort to “protect our religion and stop forceful conversion”. The opposition Congress and JDS have condemned the step and …

Karnataka Legislative Council passes Bill against forced religious conversions
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Council passes Bill against forced religious conversions

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday passed the anti-conversion Bill, that prohibits forced religious conversions. The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill was tabled by the Home Minister Araga Jnanendra in the Legislative Council, where the BJP has 41 members. READ | Karnataka government gives effect to anti-conversion bill through ordinance The Bill is aimed at preventing …

Karnataka govt to table anti-conversion bill in Legislative Council today
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka govt to table anti-conversion bill in Legislative Council today

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Basavaraj Bommai government is likely to table the anti-conversion Bill in the Karnataka Legislative Council today. Last year in December, amid the ruckus by the Opposition, the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 or anti-conversion Bill was passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly but due to the lack of majority, the Prohibition of Conversion Bill …

Karnataka Assembly session likely to be stormy; BJP set to moot Anti-Conversion bill
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Assembly session likely to be stormy; BJP set to moot Anti-Conversion bill

India TV News  

The Monsoon session of the Karnataka Assembly is likely to be stormy with the opposition all set to corner the ruling BJP on various issues, including corruption and rain fury. While the ruling party leaders are ready to defend the government, the opposition Congress which is upbeat about its chances in the upcoming Assembly elections is ready to launch a …

Karnataka Governor gives assent to anti-conversion bill
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka Governor gives assent to anti-conversion bill

India Today  

Karanataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Tuesday gave his assent to the anti-conversion bill. The anti-conversion bill is aimed at preventing conversion by means of 'allurement', 'coercion', 'force', 'fraudulent means', and also 'mass', conversion. The bill also states that converting a minor, woman or an SC/ST person will attract a jail term of three to 10 years, with a Rs …

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka promulgates ordinance with provisions of Rs 1 lakh fine, 10yr jail term
2 years, 10 months ago

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka promulgates ordinance with provisions of Rs 1 lakh fine, 10yr jail term

India TV News  

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka promulgates ordinance with provisions of Rs 1 lakh fine, 10yr jail term The anti-conversion bill aims to prohibit religious conversion by way of marriage or inducements such as free marriage, employment among others. Highlights Karnataka cabinet approved the ordinance move for the anti-conversion bill Bill was passed in assembly in December last year but is pending passage …

Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid criticism
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid criticism

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has a majority, passed the controversial ‘Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’ on December 23, 2021, by voice vote amid protests from members of opposition parties. The passage of the anti-conversion Bill in the Lower House was preceded by a surge in attacks on religious minorities in Karnataka, …

Congress will revoke Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka within a week of coming to power or in first legislative session, says Siddaramaiah
3 years, 3 months ago

Congress will revoke Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka within a week of coming to power or in first legislative session, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Speaking to mediapersons on December 27 in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah, who is Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, stated that the Congress would revoke the controversial Anti-Conversion Bill within a week of coming to power or in the first legislative session. But if a person converts after marriage to his or her partner’s religion, 10 years’ imprisonment is prescribed …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti conversion bill amid protests. What is it about? | Explained in 10 points
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti conversion bill amid protests. What is it about? | Explained in 10 points

India TV News  

The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed the 'Anti-Conversion Bill', or the "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021" amid wide protests from the opposition and the citizens. The "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", provides for the protection of the right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion bill amidst din
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion bill amidst din

India TV News  

Highlights The contentious "Anti-conversion Bill", was passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly amidst the din. The contentious "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", popularly known as the "Anti-conversion Bill", was passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, amidst the din. Congress partly vehemently opposed the bill, calling it "anti-people", "inhuman", "anti-constitutional", "anti-poor" and "draconian", and urged that …

Congress' DK Shivakumar tears copy of Karnataka anti-conversion bill in assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

Congress' DK Shivakumar tears copy of Karnataka anti-conversion bill in assembly

India TV News  

Congress' DK Shivakumar tears copy of Karnataka anti-conversion bill in assembly The "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", introduced in the assembly by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, provides for protection of right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or by any …

Anti-Conversion Bill: Karnataka Congress Stages Walkout After Bill Tabled In Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

Anti-Conversion Bill: Karnataka Congress Stages Walkout After Bill Tabled In Assembly

ABP News  

New Delhi: After Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra tabled the Anti-Conversion Bill in the state legislative assembly on Tuesday, Congress opposed the bill and staged a walkout from the Assembly. Congress opposing the anti-conversion bill tabled by the Karnataka Govt stages walkout from the Assembly; DK Shivakumar tears the copy of the Bill inside the House — ANI December 21, …

Karnataka CM Bommai calls Congress an 'irresponsible' opposition
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai calls Congress an 'irresponsible' opposition

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that Congress is an irresponsible opposition party after they staged a walkout during the introduction of the anti-conversion bill. Bommai said Congress has failed to take up pro-people issues in the state. Referring to the anti-conversion bill, Bommai said it is the right of an elected government, as the voice of the people, to …

Karnataka Cabinet approves anti-conversion bill, likely to table in Assembly tomorrow
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet approves anti-conversion bill, likely to table in Assembly tomorrow

India Today  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Monday approved a bill to penalise religious conversions in the state. The bill, titled The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, is likely to be tabled in the state Assembly on Tuesday, sources said. The draft also says that the 'religious converter' shall give one month's prior notice in 'form-II' of such …

Proposed anti-conversion bill in Karnataka to include penal provisions: Home minister Jnanendra
3 years, 3 months ago

Proposed anti-conversion bill in Karnataka to include penal provisions: Home minister Jnanendra

India Today  

With the Karnataka government all set to introduce the controversial anti-conversion bill during the Winter Session of the Assembly, state home minister Araga Jnanendra told India Today that the proposed law is likely to include penal provisions. It is there in Article 25 of the Constitution that there cannot be forced conversion, but there is no penal clause if such …

CM Bommai to Bring Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka Assembly Today. Cong Says Will Oppose 'Tooth & Nail'
3 years, 3 months ago

CM Bommai to Bring Anti-Conversion Bill in Karnataka Assembly Today. Cong Says Will Oppose 'Tooth & Nail'

News 18  

Karnataka’s winter session is expected to be stormy in Belagavi on Monday as the BJP-led government is expected to table controversial bills- legislation against religious conversions. On Sunday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai hinted that the draft of the anti-conversion bill would be approved by the state cabinet. “In all probabilities, the draft rule proposed by the law department would …

Karnataka Legislature Session to Begin from September 13
3 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka Legislature Session to Begin from September 13

News 18  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to convene the state legislature session for 10 days from September 13 to 24. "We have decided to call the legislature session from September 13 to 24, it will be for 10 days," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said. Further, a total of Rs 75 crore will be spent on providing …

Karnataka Legislative Council to Hold One-day Session Tomorrow, Anti-cow Slaughter Bill Likely to be Tabled
4 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Council to Hold One-day Session Tomorrow, Anti-cow Slaughter Bill Likely to be Tabled

News 18  

The Karnataka Legislative Council will on Tuesday hold a one-day session, after it suddenly got adjourned sine-din on December 10. Discussion on flood relief and contentious anti-cow slaughter bill is on Council’s agenda, apart from regular businesses like question and zero hour. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill, which has come to be known as the …

Karnataka Legislature to meet again from Mar 2 for budget
5 years ago

Karnataka Legislature to meet again from Mar 2 for budget

India TV News  

After a short recess, the Karnataka Legislature will meet again from Monday for the budget session, with the state budget to be presented by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on March 5. The opposition is like to rake up issues including comments by ruling party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal against centenarian freedom fighter H S Doreswamy and also on alleged …

Karnataka assembly session from Feb 4
12 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka assembly session from Feb 4

India TV News  

Bangalore, Jan 25: Karnataka Governor H.R. "The governor has given consent to summon the state legislature from Feb 4 as requisitioned by the state government," a senior official of the state legislative secretariat told IANS here late Thursday.As is customary, the governor will address a joint session of the legislature, when it meets for the first time in a new …

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