Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot gives assent to anti-conversion ordinance
The anti-conversion ordinance is for the protection of the 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.
May 17, 2022, 22:45 PM IST
Karnataka's 'Anti-conversion' bill: BJP counters Congress, says Siddaramaiah signed draft of Bill in 2016
"Our intention behind bringing this bill is to protect SC, ST communities and women," Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai said.
Dec 24, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says 'Full opportunity for debate' in Assembly amid Opposition criticism
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "There is full opportunity for debate in the Assembly when it will be taken up for discussion. They (Opposition) were not present in the House when the Bill was presented in the House. This is not the government`s fault."
Dec 22, 2021, 08:10 AM IST
10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine: Karnataka's anti-conversion bill to have these provisions
The bill has a provision for imprisonment of those who indulge in mass conversion from three to 10 years and a fine of Rs one lakh.
Dec 17, 2021, 23:33 PM IST
