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 fraudulent means. Highlights Anti-conversion bill was tabled in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly amid stiff opposition Congress leader DK Shivakumar tore down the copy of the bill on his desk Congress has termed the bill as draconian and anti-constitution The contentious anti-conversion bill was tabled in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, amid stiff opposition from Congress. 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 fraudulent means. As BJP strongman and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said the bill has been introduced and let it be discussed, Congress' DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah said the bill has been introduced through "hide-and-seek".

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Why anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan is being seen as govt toeing BJP line
1 month, 3 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 …

Anti-conversion bill tabled in Rajasthan Assembly to curb forced 'religious conversions' | Key pointers
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anti-conversion bill tabled in Rajasthan Assembly to curb forced 'religious conversions' | Key pointers

India TV News  

Rajasthan anti-conversion bill: The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 was introduced in the ongoing Budget Session of the state Assembly on Monday. The Bill is aimed at prohibiting unlawful conversion from one religion to another and has provisions for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 50,000. The Rajasthan Cabinet …

‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition on Endowments Bill
1 year, 1 month ago

‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition on Endowments Bill

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for opposing ‘The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024’ which was passed in the state assembly on Thursday, and called the BJP an actual ‘anti-Hindu’ party. ‘BJP is actual anti-Hindu party’: Karnataka Congress hits back at the opposition Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Muzrai minister Ramalinga Reddy said, “When they made …

Karnataka: Congress' Repeal of Anti-Conversion Law a Win for Church and Citizens
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Congress' Repeal of Anti-Conversion Law a Win for Church and Citizens

The Quint  

For many in the church, civil society, or just for those wanting to legalise a live-in marital status, it was with great joy that they read the announcement that the law, which civil society and the church under the redoubtable leadership of Bangalore Archbishop Peter Machado had fought tooth and nail for more than a year, was being repealed. The …

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 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 …

Hijab to anti-conversion: New Congress govt to review contentious Karnataka decisions
1 year, 10 months ago

Hijab to anti-conversion: New Congress govt to review contentious Karnataka decisions

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Karnataka will review a string of controversial decisions taken by the previous government such as an anti-conversion law, the hijab ban in educational institutions, and tweaks in textbooks — and even possibly reverse some of them, senior functionaries in the new regime have indicated. On Wednesday, state minister Priyank Kharge said that many orders and laws enforced by 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 Governor Signs Ordinance Against Religious Conversions
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka Governor Signs Ordinance Against Religious Conversions

News 18  

Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday signed an ordinance paving the way for a proposed “anti-conversion” law in the state. The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2022, prohibits conversion from one religion to another by “force” or “fraud”. Earlier in the day, home minister Araga Jnanendra said the state government was committed to strictly implement the …

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 …

Targeting minorities: BJP government's anti-conversion Bill in Haryana
3 years ago

Targeting minorities: BJP government's anti-conversion Bill in Haryana

The Hindu  

ON February 8, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana approved the draft Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022, thereby joining the list of BJP-ruled States that have enacted similar laws. The draft Bill, like the anti-conversion laws in other BJP-ruled States such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, claims to address forcible …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversions & Inter-Faith Marriages
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversions & Inter-Faith Marriages

Live Law  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on religious conversions and inter-faith marriages. The bill prohibits "unlawful conversion" from one religion to another by misinterpretation, force undue influence, coercion, allurement or by another fraudulent means or marriage. It is also notified that a declaration …

Explained | Karnataka’s anti-conversion legislation
3 years, 3 months ago

Explained | Karnataka’s anti-conversion legislation

The Hindu  

The story so far : Amid vociferous opposition, the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, was introduced by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday during the winter session of the Assembly in Belagavi. The Basavaraj Bommai led government wants to prohibit conversion by “misrepresentation, force, allurement, fraudulent means, or marriage.” What does the Protection of Right …

Karnataka Govt Tables Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversion, Inter-Faith Marriages
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Govt Tables Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversion, Inter-Faith Marriages

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government on Tuesday introduced the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on religious conversions and inter-faith marriages, before the Legislative Assembly. The bill prohibits "unlawful conversion" from one religion to another by misinterpretation, force undue influence, coercion, allurement or by another fraudulent means or marriage. It is also notified …

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, …

K'taka assembly: DK Shivakumar tears copy of anti-conversion bill, Congress stages walkout
3 years, 3 months ago

K'taka assembly: DK Shivakumar tears copy of anti-conversion bill, Congress stages walkout

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar tore a copy of the anti-conversion Bill that was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday. The bill was introduced by home minister Araga Jnanendra following which the speaker said he allowed the government to table the bill following procedure and it will be taken up for discussion on Wednesday. The bill, titled ‘Karnataka Protection of …

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 …

Karnataka government plans to introduce anti-conversion law
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka government plans to introduce anti-conversion law

The Hindu  

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra stated in the Legislative Assembly on September 21 that the government was considering introducing an anti-conversion law to prevent forced and inducement-based religious conversions. Converting someone by offering inducements is against the law as well and I have given strict instructions to the police to take action where necessary,” Jnanendra said. The Home Minister said: …

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