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Anti-conversion bill, we may need it still
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Anti-conversion bill, we may need it still

June 17, 2023

On Thursday, the Karnataka Cabinet decided to repeal the stringent law regulating religious conversion introduced by the previous BJP Government. Is this Anti-Conversion Bill draconian? Yes, but why can’t we have an Anti-Conversion Bill with specific changes? Why reject the Bill outright? While the Congress party in Karnataka has repealed the Bill, didn’t the same…

Anti-Conversion Bill passed in Council
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Anti-Conversion Bill passed in Council

September 18, 2022

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Legislative Council has passed the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion-2021 Bill, better known as the Anti-Conversion Bill. The Bill, which was passed in the Karnataka Assembly in December last year, sailed through the Legislative Council on Thursday with the ruling BJP having enough numbers, despite stiff opposition from the Opposition.

Governor gives assent to Anti-Conversion Bill
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Governor gives assent to Anti-Conversion Bill

May 18, 2022

Bengaluru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday gave his consent to ordinance on Anti-Conversion Bill passed in Karnataka Assembly. Despite protests, the State Government took the ordinance route in order to give effect to the law against religious conversions. The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill was tabled and passed by the BJP-led…

Christian organisation slams introduction of Anti-Conversion Bill
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Christian organisation slams introduction of Anti-Conversion Bill

December 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The Chraisthara Pragathipara Samsthe, Mysuru, has slammed the Government for introducing Anti-Conversion Bill. In a press release, Samsthe President Gnanaprakash alleged that the Bill was introduced to scare the Christian community. Accusing the Government of introducing the Bill as a tactic to divert public attention from burning and serious issues which have been haunting…

Karnataka Assembly passes Anti-Conversion Bill amid protest by Opposition Congress
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Karnataka Assembly passes Anti-Conversion Bill amid protest by Opposition Congress

December 24, 2021

Belagavi: The Anti-Conversion Bill was passed in Karnataka Assembly on Thursday amidst protests by the Opposition Congress. Pandemonium erupted after BJP claimed that the Anti-Conversion Bill was an improvement on the draft prepared during Siddharamaiah’s tenure as the Chief Minister in 2016. Both members of the ruling and Opposition members cast aspersions on each other…

Anti-Conversion Bill tabled amid opposition
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Anti-Conversion Bill tabled amid opposition

December 22, 2021

Belagavi: Amid ruckus by the Opposition, Home Minister Araga Jnanendra introduced the Anti-Conversion Bill ­— ‘The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill,  2021’ in the Legislative Assembly at the ongoing winter session of the State Legislature here on Tuesday. Congress members staged a walkout opposing the introduction of the Bill, despite not…

‘Anti-Conversion Bill will not affect us’
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‘Anti-Conversion Bill will not affect us’

December 22, 2021

Bishop Rev. Dr. K.A. William welcomes X-mas restrictions Mysore/Mysuru: The Anti-Conversion Bill tabled by the Government will not affect us as we do not indulge in religious conversions, said Bishop Most Rev. Dr. K.A. William. Addressing media persons at the Bishop’s House on Mother Teresa Road here this noon, the Bishop said that none have…

Chief Minister attacks Opposition on anti-conversion bill
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Chief Minister attacks Opposition on anti-conversion bill

December 21, 2021

Belagavi: Taking a swipe at the Opposition Congress, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said those opposing the anti-conversion bill are the ones who tried to implement it in 2016. “Whether anti-conversion law should be implemented or not, the discussion in this regard is taking place in public platforms. Those who are opposing this…

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