Topic: love jihad
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Hindu families seek ‘justice’, Muslims bereft – UP ‘love jihad’ law has Bareilly in frenzy
The first arrest under UP's anti-conversion law has been made in Bareilly. Police say people have been approaching them with old cases, seeking action under the law.
UP interfaith couple, stopped by police from getting married, will now seek DM’s approval
Couple’s families say they consented to the marriage but had no idea about the provisions in the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance passed recently.
Why Sonia, Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi have not said a word on Yogi govt’s ‘love jihad’ law
Sonia & Rahul Gandhi are yet to speak on UP govt’s ‘love jihad’ law even as several Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, Siddaramaiah, have spoken against it.
Uttar Pradesh Police makes first arrest under new ‘love jihad’ law
UP Police arrested 21-year-old Muslim man Uwais Ahmed for allegedly trying to forcibly convert a Hindu girl.
Uttar Pradesh Police registers first case under new law against ‘love jihad’
The case was registered by a resident of Bareilly who accused a Muslim man of trying to forcibly convert his daughter and also for threatening to kill her.
After ‘love jihad’, Madhya Pradesh govt targets missionaries, rakes up ‘Christian conversions’
Addressing two events in tribal-dominated Umaria and Badwani districts this week, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged forced conversion of tribals to Christianity.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel gives nod to new anti-conversion ordinance
CM Yogi Adityanath-led government had earlier approved the draft ordinance to curb forcible religious conversions, which can now land violators in jail for 10 years.
Haryana govt sets up 3-member committee to draft law against ‘love jihad’
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said that the committee will also study laws enacted by other states on the issue.
What UP govt’s new anti-conversion law says, and origin of ‘love jihad’
In episode 626 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the 'love jihad' law in UP and how it compares to other anti-conversion laws in other states.
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