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Anti-Conversion Bill set to be implemented in Karnataka

  •   Wed, Sep 21 2022 10:06:35 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 21 (IANS): The Karnataka government is all set to implement the controversial Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 popularly known as the anti-conversion bill in the state.

The bill, which has been effective in the state through promulgation, has been passed in the Legislative Council during the ongoing Monsoon session. It was passed in the Legislative Assembly on December 21, 2021.

Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday tabled the Act in the assembly to be sent for the Governor's consent. Once the consent is given, which is just a formality now, it will be implemented across the state.

According to the new law, any converted person, his parents, brother, sister or any other person who is related to him by blood, marriage or adoption or in any form associated may lodge a complaint of such conversion which contravenes the provisions. The offence is non-bailable and cognizable.
  

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Nothing to worry about, other than false accusations and filing of false cases, since till date no incident of forcible conversion has been proved. Interfaith marriages can be in trouble. Wife can accuse the husband of conversion by compulsion if and when the marriage is on the rocks.

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  • Joseph, Udupi

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Why the Government is not passing Anti Defection Law on the same lines with similar rules and punishments. As more and more MLA's are converting from the ideology of one party to another party, is it not a danger to democracy and the country. Just like ಧರ್ಮಾಂತರ ನಿಷೇಧ ಕಾಯಿದೆ . the ಪಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ನಿಷೇಧ ಕಾಯಿದೆ is also the need of the hour. But here allegedly crores are passing hands, no one could be interested to do it. Look at Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and even Karnataka, dozens have left the parties in which they were elected and defected from there and joined other parties, is it not a CONVERSION in broader sense.

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  • Willie Menda, Bangalore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Religion is the priority for the chaddis. Not corruption in donkey trading.

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    ಇದು ಯಾರು ಬರೆದ ಕಥೆಯೋ,ನನಗಾಗಿ ಬಂದ ವ್ಯಥೆಯೋ, ಕೊನೆ ಹೇಗೋ ಅರಿಯಲಾರೆ,ಮರೆಯಾಗಿ ಹೋಗಲಾರೆ, ಇದು ಯಾರು ಬರೆದ ಕಥೆಯೋ,ನನಗಾಗಿ ಬಂದ ವ್ಯಥೆಯೋ, ಕೊನೆ ಹೇಗೋ ಅರಿಯಲಾರೆ,ಮರೆಯಾಗಿ ಹೋಗಲಾರೆ, ಇದು ಯಾರು ಬರೆದ ಕಥೆಯೋ ಕಾಣದಿಹ ಕೈಯೊಂದು ಸೂತ್ರ ಹಿಡಿದಿದೆ ಆಡಿಸಿದೆ, ಕಾಡಿಸಿದೆ,ಅಳಿಸಿ ನಗುತಿದೆ ಬರಿ ಕನಸಾಯ್ತು,ಸುಖ ಶಾಂತಿ ಇಲ್ಲಾ, ಇನ್ನು ಬದುಕೇಕೋ ಕಾಣೆನಲ್ಲಾ. ಇದು ಯಾರು ಬರೆದ ಕಥೆಯೋ ಹಾವ ಕಂಡ ಮೂಗನಂತೆ ಕೂಗಲಾರದೆ, ಕಾಡಿನೊಳು ಓಡುತಿಹೆ ದಾರಿ ಕಾಣದೆ, ಜೊತೆ ಯಾರಿಲ್ಲ ನಾ ಒಂಟಿಯಾದೆ, ನಗುವಿನ್ನೆಲ್ಲಿ ಸೋತು ಹೋದೆ ಇದು ಯಾರು ಬರೆದ ಕಥೆಯೋ,ನನಗಾಗಿ ಬಂದ ವ್ಯಥೆಯೋ, ಕೊನೆ ಹೇಗೋ ಅರಿಯಲಾರೆ,ಮರೆಯಾಗಿ ಹೋಗಲಾರೆ, ಇದು ಯಾರು ಬರೆದ ಕಥೆಯೋ!!!

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    conversion is allowed. but in paytm c.m., & h.m., must b lured @ 40% commission w/o omission.

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  • anil menezes, mumbai

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    This bill will expire in 2023.

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Strange provisions in the law as if the greatest ill that needs the most draconian measures like non bailable clause. Killers get bail but not the accused unless they prove they are innocent. Any complaint then will be taken as accused has committed the crime & he is assumed as convict until proven not guilty by the courts which was 99 criminals can escape but not a single innocent person should be punished. Anybody can misuse this law even if there aren't prima facie any evidence as the accused should provide evidence to prove he isn't guilty. This law should be taken to court to dilute this provision into bailable offense to have a fair playing field for both the accused & the accuser & the accuser has to provide evidence to prove his allegations & not vice versa.

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    When India got Independence the Christian population was a little shy of 3% (2.9% to be precise). However, 75 years later the Christian population is 2.2%. If there were religious conversions as alleged I'm guessing the percentage should have increased and not decreased? I can sincerely hope this new law is not abused.

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  • John Crasta, Mangaluru

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    If all the Hindus living abroad come back to India ,Christian population in India will come down to .02%

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  • NM Prabhu, KIREM/Dubai

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Justify this ...to the situation where the dalit family was fined 60K a few days ago ... poor family and great govt directives on protecting the dalits.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, New York

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    I wonder if Hindus are in Trouble ...

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  • Thousif, Mangalore, bolar

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    No. They are headache for other. Everywhere they go they fight.

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  • Allan Dcosta, Kinnigoli/ Abu Dhabi

    Wed, Sep 21 2022

    I would urge all my Christian community members to please stop helping other non Christian members. I know it sounds harsh and bitter. This is against our teachings as well.. but this is the only way out to save yourself and to teach these people a lesson. U can't expect good things anymore from them...let their own community help them... they have a lot of organisations to help them..

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  • Ram Rahim Robert, manglaore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    this is the only way to be safe my catholic brother and sisters...your help will be taken as enticement to conversion...let us enjoy our pork and idli...do not worry about others....let these parties handle them..

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  • SRM, Shirva/Mumbai

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    I fully AGREE with both the comments, I have saying this PERSONALLY to so many of my BRETHREN for past many years. DO YOU KNOW THEY CALL US 'RICE BAG' CONVERTS, BUT DON'T SEE OR STOP THEIR OWN PEOPLE FROM QUEUING UP FOR 'RICE BAGS' IN FRONT OF OUR COMMUNITY CENTERS

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    The life of a true follower of Christ is very difficult, because He commanded us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us.

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  • Ramesh Poojary, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 21 2022

    By passing this we will have jobs, inflation will come, no more selling of govt assets to Adnani, we will kick the chinese from our occupied land, there will be potholes, no deaths, best medcial facilities, no GST on medicines and basic necessary items like milk, children food, no income tax for income upto 8 lacs per annum etc etc

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  • Mathew, Udupi

    Wed, Sep 21 2022

    People belonging to different religions won't even help each other now because this law will be misused. People will only think about their own community even if a next door neighbour belonging to a different religion desperately needs help

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  • Jacy, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Yes, with this law one should not help other communities as you don’t know people may misuse this law helping will land you in trouble and also one should not contribute any help to trust or organization which help other communities to safeguard oneself . Let own communities help each other so that peace prevails

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  • mohan prabhu, mangalore/canada

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Those wishing to do good by helping the poor have many other ways to help - through charitable foundations which are non-denominational, supporting Food Banks which are open to all, and the like. There need not be a religious "angle" to it/ They can do charity anonymously without publicising it. What is objectionable is to do this in the name of a religious organization or an affiliate of that organization.

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  • Philomena Fernandes, Mangaluru

    Thu, Sep 22 2022

    Mr. Mohan Prabhu, who is giving "Religious Angle"?? Are the Christian's giving this angle or is it done by those who can't let the people live in harmony? It's easy for people to point a finger at Christisns but end of the day, these very same people want their children to get educated in Christian Institutions & want to get treated in their hospitals. Hypocrisy to its core!!!!

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