The controversial “anti-conversion bill” was passed by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai terming it both constitutional and legal, and aimed at getting rid of the menace of religious conversion. “Oppose Karnataka” Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021″, tooth and nail, Congress termed it as “anti-people”, “inhuman”, “anti-constitutional”, “anti-poor” and “harsh”, and urged Said that it should not be passed for any reason and it can be withdrawn by the government.
The JD(S) also opposed the bill, which was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. The bill provides for protection of the right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, inducement or any fraudulent means. It proposes imprisonment of three to five years with a fine of Rs 25,000, while for violation of provisions with respect to minors, women, SC/ST, offenders shall be punished with imprisonment of three to ten years and fine of not less than Rs. Will happen. 50,000
The bill also provides for payment of up to five lakh rupees to the accused as compensation to converts, and a jail term of 3-10 years and a fine of up to Rs. Hundred Thousand. It also states that any marriage which takes place by a man of one religion with a woman of another religion by unlawful conversion or vice versa, either before or after the marriage by converting himself or by the conversion of the woman before or after the marriage. shall be declared null and void by the Family Court. Where a Family Court is not established, a court having jurisdiction to try such case on a petition presented by either party against the other party to the marriage.
The offense under this bill is non-bailable and cognizable. The bill was passed by a voice vote on Thursday, even as members of Congress protested from the Well of the House, demanding the continuation of the debate on it, which had begun earlier in the day.
He was also expressing his anguish against some of the remarks made by Minister KS Eshwarappa during his intervention in the debate. The Congress, however, seemed to be on the backfoot with the ruling BJP, alleging that the bill was actually “initiated” by the administration led by former chief minister Siddaramaiah, and laid before the House documents to support its claim.
However, now the Leader of the Opposition, Siddaramaiah denied this, later perusing the records in the Speaker’s office and admitted that as Chief Minister he had only asked for the draft Bill to be placed before the Cabinet and no decision had been taken in this regard. was not taken. , Hence it cannot be seen or projected as the intention of his government. With Siddaramaiah accusing the RSS of being behind the bill, Chief Minister Bommai said, “The RSS is committed to anti-conversion, it is not a hidden secret, it is an open secret. In 2016, the Congress government changed the policy of the RSS. Why did you introduce the bill during his tenure after ?It is because Congress CM Virbhadra Singh in Himachal Pradesh brought a similar law. You are a party to this bill.” Bommai said that the bill is both constitutional and legal. And its purpose is to get rid of the menace of conversion. “This is for a healthy society… Congress was opposing it and doing vote bank politics. Now their double standard has become clear today.” The bill, which is also being opposed by the Christian community leaders, states that persons who wish to convert to any other religion may, in a prescribed format, at least 30 days in advance, specifically approach the District Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate. shall give a declaration authorized by the District. Magistrate in this regard his residence, district or place of birth within the State.
Along with this, the convert will have to give 30 days advance notice in a format to the District Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate. In addition, the person who seeks to convert, shall lose his/her religion of origin and the facilities or benefits attached thereto, including reservation; However, one is likely to get benefits in the religion to which he/she converts, said Home Minister Araga Gyanendra, who piloted the bill.
According to Gyanendra, eight states have passed or are implementing such a law, and Karnataka will become the ninth state.
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