Karnataka to implement Anti-Conversion Bill through ordinance


Bengaluru, May 12 (IANS): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka is all set to bring an ordinance in connection with the implementation of the controversial Anti-Conversion Bill in the state.

The implementation of the bill which proposes stringent measures on religious conversion activities is going to create a lot of chaos in the state.

The move from the BJP in Karnataka came following Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday.

The high command has also summoned Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra to Delhi, and the issue is likely to be discussed, according to party sources.

The bill has been passed in the Legislative Assembly and it is yet to be presented in the Legislative Council.

The ruling BJP is one seat short of majority in the council. However, the top leaders have decided to put the bill into execution through an ordinance.

This bill is being termed as a polarising tactic of the saffron party over Hindu votes in the state.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated on Thursday that, since the Anti-Conversion Bill is prolonged in the state legislature, it has been decided to bring an ordinance towards its implementation.

"The matter will be discussed in the cabinet and a suitable decision would be taken," he explained.

The council elections are scheduled to be held on June 3 for seven seats.

The ruling BJP which is currently short of one seat, is likely to win 4 seats and attain full majority. The party would present the bill later and it would be a cakewalk for the party to get the bill passed in the council, the sources said.

The Karnataka government had tabled the proposed controversial Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 popularly known as Anti-conversion bill in the legislative assembly in Suvarna Vidhana Soudha at Belagavi on December 21 last year. However, it is yet to come before the Legislative Council.

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 or colleague may lodge a complaint of such conversion which contravenes the provisions. The offence is made to be non-bailable and cognisable.

The bill proposes declaration before conversion of religion and also pre-report about conversion.

The declaration of post conversion of religion is also proposed. If any institution violates the act, the imprisonment of up to five years from three years with a fine of Rs 25,000 is prescribed. If the victim is a minor and indulges in mass conversions, the imprisonment is extended up to 10 years.

The bill proposes protection of right to freedom of religion and 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.

"Allurement includes any gift, easy money or material benefit either in cash or kind; employment, free education in school or college run by any religious body; promise to marry or portraying practice, rituals and ceremonies or any integral part of a religion in a detrimental way vis-a-vis another religion; or glorifying one religion against the another religion," according to the bill.

The bill also proposes grant of appropriate compensation by the accused up to Rs 5 lakh. If the accused repeats the offence, the bill proposes jail term of not less than five years and liable to pay the fine of Rs 2 lakh.

 

 

 

  

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  • Reshma, Udupi

    Fri, May 13 2022

    Anti corruption bill first, all faiths should unite and ask this from these politicians in return!!

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  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Why troubling God more ? Already God's wrath like covid, chicken flu, tomoto flu seems to be there. Draught / deaths expected due to severe heat wave in India as per recent divine message which may give rise to vegetable flu and rice flu aka famine. Status quo please! and do not bring more troubles as economy is already down due to communist chinese virus, socialist russian wars which might extend to europe and communist chinese eying for taiwan, hongkong might extend to asia also for their liberal elite and communist controlled new world order. //// No God policies, God will allow people under communist / economic slavery. That's what happening with these communist chinese viruses and globalist elite population control vaccines and their plans of artificial food shortages worldwide for ruining economy further and control.

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  • Alwin, Mangaluru

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Law must speak deity and non deity and provision to worship God directly other than Brahmin also holy book cannot be right of particular section of the society For politics don't forget Basavanna teaching

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    The law should be challenged in court. BJP governments at the centre and the states are imposing laws through the undemocratic method of ordinances. BJP using undemocratic means to create a Hindu rashtra because they know if the campaigned explicitly on an agenda of a Hindu state they would lose.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    I can't understand what is going on in India. If Anti conversion law passed means, Government must bring another ordinance regarding to separate who have married with different religious and make them separate. If conversion is wrong , it should apply from beginning.

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  • El En Tea, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    He wants to retain his post as CM Many are behind him to take over So anti conversion anti slaughter anti loud speaker anti hijab anti Azan

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  • I wish I was There, Bahrain

    Thu, May 12 2022

    After Anti, nobody without the knowledge of BJP is to meet their Aunty or Aunties, BJP will object.

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  • Allen, Mangaluru

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Do it once for all and finish the matter, instead of dragging it on a daily basis! Nobody is interested in converting anybody! After 2014 Hindus are in danger, so make them secure and put this insecure feeling to rest!,,👍

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  • Manohar, Udupi

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Conversion is avaliable ONLINE. ......no bill is going to stop, if people want spirituality with divinity

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  • SRJ, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    need of the hour

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  • Mary Xavier Furtado, Mumbai

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Can a Ordinance promulgated to act govt. to give compulsory jobs to youth, compulsory food to hungry, no hiking rates of essential commodities, no violence in the name of caste & religion. If this is done then it is correct that we have elected the right govt.

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  • Pintu Singh, Kudla

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Great decision. Other community members need not fear if they have done nothing wrong. Phir Ek Baar!!!!

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  • Alwyn, Kudla

    Fri, May 13 2022

    Why to fear.India is not owned by you. All citizens have equal rights. You guys are fearful of 2%. It’s a shame on you. Christians are not afraid of evils but we love our peace and like to be in peace. That is the difference between you and us. When you learn Christianity you will be relieved from hate and start loving everyone. Now everyone is bad for you. Time will show you to help from Christians. Till then be good boy.

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  • Alwyn, Canada

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Hope no more anti bills to harrass Christians. Shame on you people afraid of 2% of Christians in entire nation. Christians contribution to you is education. Hospital. Feed your abdone family and list of service goes on. India prospered and you people start showing arrogance towards Christians but go back and see,how many of your families are educated by Christian’s when govt was not able to run enough schools and hospitalss. I believe we need anti law for haters and trouble makers To convert them as a good citizens. Don’t try gods anger. Our priest and nuns sacrificed the nation s development. At lest reward them than presenting them your anti laws as a token of appreciation what a shame on you people.

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Mr. Bommai played the trump card by this way his CM post will be permanent till next election.

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  • Vinod Kumar, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Ordinances are not full fledged laws approved by the parliament or state assembly. It’s only a temporary measure during emergency invoked by the ruling party and can be challenged in the court if it stands in a way of one’s fundamental rights. This is only to scare away vulnerable people from excercising thier rights.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Big mouth Modiji was proudly fooling public about black money in foreign banksin Billions and gifting the same to Indians 15 Lacs (laaths) to each citizen (I am too included)😛 Tongue twister prdicted 5 Trillion Dollar Economy, Land on far side of moon and space craft to Mars. Rafele jet fighter production, Bullet train from gujrat to New Dehli 🙊 Bundal hodne ka bhi Ek tarikah hota hai Baba ! R;lail gaadi ruk ruk puk puk Rail Gaadi (Patri bina Bail gaadi) Hawa hawa he hawa (domestic gas)

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Nothing better to do, so create some new nonsense issue and keep the andha bhakts busy. Anyway now cyclone Asani is weakened and wait for next Sunami from the Indian Ocean 🌊🌊🌊🌊 Arabian Sea shore until then keep chasing cow, hijab, azan, loudspeaker, anti conversion and what's next. ......!!!!!!

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  • Jossy Tauro, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Let them bring any bill. But God is final decission maker. He will convert all these haters to right path. We no need to panic. Just pray for them.

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  • Ganesh, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    If God has the power to convert, why that power was not exercised so far. why should God wait for this bill can you clarify?

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  • Shambu, Mumbai

    Thu, May 12 2022

    You will understand God's Power very soon.

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  • Francis Lewis, Sasthan

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Kindly wait and watch what will happen in our Country as what happened in Sri Lanka

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  • Ganesh, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    So Sri Lanka is being punished for some anti conversion Bill?

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Nothing will happen. Do not fear

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Ganesh, Mangalore, human rights cannot b deprived or snatched away. hope 2 c games also will convert 2 christianity.

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  • Harold Dcunha;, Mangalore, India.

    Thu, May 12 2022

    The fight is by black magic, evil cult follower vs those who follow truth and worship only the Almighty. Always, the Truth will triumph over evil.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Don't worry....God always takes His own time and way to exercise His powers. When that happens every one run for life ....... One minute Tsunami or the Earthquake will show what that Power is like. Until then keep introducing Bills.......!!!!

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  • Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai

    Thu, May 12 2022

    He is a total failure , governance, development, price rise, inflation, corruption and you name it and he is a total failure now the last resort anti conversion bill failed in assembly now bring it through back door. Bommai your days are numbered, time to say goodbye.

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  • Ozy, Surathkal

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Share market collapse, dollar rate, employment and fuel price increase not bothered. Only diversion tactics but very soon the crisis like Srilanka will happen and all these people will run for safety .

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  • DSOUZAMICHAEL, Mumbai

    Thu, May 12 2022

    100% agree

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Even Andh Bhakts seem to be upset and have gone under ground. Most of the well known commentators are totally resting (in) peace.(God forbid, just kidding) Some RSS parivar guys must be thinking of jumping to next prospective political party. How people can spend on fuel, electricity bill, domestic cooking gas...... list is bing but these politicians enjoy life on tax payers money doing nothing. On top of list are Shobakka, Nalin, Eshwarappa (40% commission agent with Saffron/red Komana)

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Ding dong bell Bomma in the well From above all is well😁🤩😛

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  • Neville, Dubai

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Well said Flavian! Mr Bommai is already gone to history as one of THE WORST chief minister who ruled Karnataka. Highest corruption,communal issues, hate speeches, suicides for his credit. Cannot utter a single word against rouges like Kalladka Bhat, Muthalik and so on...who create communsl unrest!!!!.

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  • Dam, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Please work on price hiking problem... jana ittenda ata ant -conversion Law..

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Ever since Bommai became CM, he is over engaged or committed with issues of, Burkha, Petha development, Anti-conversion bill, BD role in society, Azan prayer call (loud speaker volume) Saffron flag, Congress, congress & congress. No participation in issues of national interest or any concern over fuel prices and prices of basic commodities 🥸

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  • Deepak, Mangalore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Travel DELHI again to discuss.

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  • Dinesh, Attavara

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Why anyone to be much worried if no conversion took place in Karnataka.

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  • Dinesh, Attavara

    Thu, May 12 2022

    We much appreciate of your new initiative should be welcomed.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Thu, May 12 2022

    We too welcome as far as it is not misused.

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Please dont wait sir.....Implement fast....fulfil your desire once and for all.....in whole of kar ....nataka....these are only the major problems....If i want to convert to Hinduism...i can ?.?

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  • Af,,,, Mangaluru

    Thu, May 12 2022

    What is Hinduism , you start digg all ancient graves and change the name or you start tell every thing is belongs to hindu , you start hate other religion and thier practices, or you host saffron flag on other religion temple or masjid, or you creat a group and start poring hate messages on other religion and terroise them on daly tweet basis, so finally you are ready to convert based on all above aspets.

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, May 12 2022

    🙏🙏🙏

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