Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Passes âLove Jihadâ Bill Amidst Opposition Protest
The ordinance has already been used to predominantly harass Muslims and adult women who have consented to interfaith marriages.
Representational image for love jihad. Photo: Reuters.
Religion25/Feb/2021
Lucknow:Â Amid protests by the opposition, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a Bill to curb religious conversions carried out by fraudulent or any other undue means, including through marriage.
The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2021 seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in November last year that provides for imprisonment of up to ten years and a maximum fine of Rs 50,000 for violators.
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UP Assembly passes bill on conversion amid protests by opposition
By Mansoor| Published: 24th February 2021 9:19 pm IST Representational Photo
Lucknow: Amid protests by the Opposition, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill to curb religious conversions carried out by fraudulent or any other undue means, including through marriage.
The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2021 seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in November last year that provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 50,000 for violators.
The opposition Congress and BSP demanded that the bill be sent to a select committee.
UP Assembly passes controversial bill on religious conversion amid Opposition din
The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2021 seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in November last year.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath speaks during the Budget Session of UP Assembly in Lucknow Wednesday Feb. 24 2021. (Photo | PTI) By PTI
LUCKNOW: Amid protests by the Opposition, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill to curb religious conversions carried out by fraudulent or any other undue means, including through marriage.
The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2021 seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in November last year that provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 50,000 for violators.