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Mangalore: Centre should Moot Law against Conversion: Minister Mumtaz

  •   Wed, Jan 07 2009 08:19:43 AM

Centre should Moot Law against Conversion: Minister Mumtaz
 
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Mangalore, Jan 7: Minister for Wakf, Haj and Minorities Welfare Dr Mumthaz Ali Khan said Centre should think of passing a law to initiate action against conversion within the frame work of law.

Addressing a press meet here on Tuesday, he said forceful and induced conversion is wrong and illegal. Organisation such as New Life are involved in conversion and such organisations should be banned.

He said the recent attack on churches have disturbed the peace. Every religion advocates similar ideologies and communal hatred has nothing to do with religion. A conducive atmosphere for peeve and harmony needs to be created.











UPA government should think of bringing in a law for complete banning of conversion. Muslims are safe in India when compared to all other countries in the world including Islamic nations, he added.

Stating that the allegation that BJP is communal is far from truth, Dr Khan said Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has earmarked Rs 143 crore for the development of minorities in the State. The fund has been distributed equally among all the districts, he added.

“I am a believer of Islam religion with complete faith in nationality. Top RSS leaders have close relationship with me. In major parts of the State, the wakf property has been encroached except in Dakshina Kannada. Wakf property will remain as it is. If it is encroached it will be taken back,” he observed.

Dr Khan opined that Hindus are the root cause for the cow slaughter problem since they sell their cattle. Instead he asked them to send the aged and sick cattle to Goshalas. This will solve communal clashes in the State.

“In Chikballapura, a goshala is being constructed in 25 acres of land. This district should become model to all. Such Goshalas should come up in every taluk. I will also discuss this issue with Chief Minister,” he added.

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  • ronald, barkur

    Sat, Jan 10 2009

    One ought to be very cautious in reference to "forced" conversion. First and foremost there ought to be a clear cut and legal definition of what such a thing means. I have been kindly offered religious literature and discources by several of my Hindu friends, sometimes at my own request. In addition, some of them have candidly and enthusiatically offered explanations regarding the philosophical and mythological aspects of their religion, and their beliefs and practices.

    I admit, I did not understand some of their narratives and explanations. Yet, seeing their zeal and sincerity, and out of respect for their integrity, I listened to them patiently. As a result, I neither lost my faith as a Christian nor my Hindu friends who have been very dear to me on a human and social plane.

     So, why should one feel threatened by another’s faith ? My conclusion is without the freewill of a subject, no one can be converted from his/her religion to another. If they claim to have been “forced”, then something must been amiss., like, they were 'out-of-their mind' when they were “forced” to convert, i.e. THEY WERE NOT CONVERTED at all.

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  • Stanley R.D'Costa, mangalore

    Fri, Jan 09 2009

    Indian constitution permits its citizens to follow any religion and to propagate his religion. At the same time no citizen is permitted to force his religion on any individual. One can't forcefully opt or follow another's religion.

    Hence it is the propaganda of the political parties to create vote bank in the name of religion. Politicians are trying to divide the people in the name of caste and religion. Politicians create havoc in the society only for their personal gain. Todays most politicians are are for their personal gain and benefit. They don't bothered about the people and their welfare. Hence it is the people of this country should moot their idea of any law of conversion etc.

    Can anyone dream today that a modern man/women be converted to any other faith without her or his consent. No it is impossible. It is the vote gimmick of the politicians because of grabbing the vote bank of Hindu community. Please be aware of these politicians. They will ruin us and our country if we all are remaining silent spectators.

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  • Sunil Kunder, Mulky/Dubai

    Wed, Jan 07 2009

    Dr Mumthaz Ali Khan has made a fair statement and this should be a eyeopener to all communities who fight tooth and nail in the name of religion. Every individual should be accountable for their act. If conversion is banned the root cause of the problem will be solved as no one will be a party to the act.

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