The anti-conversion bill will be introduced in the assembly in the winter session (File)
Bangalore:
The proposed anti-conversion bill, which the Karnataka government is likely to introduce during the ongoing winter session of the assembly, is expected to have penal provisions, and may also stress that those who want to convert to another religion , they should file an application before the Deputy Commissioner. two months ago.
Those wishing to convert to other religions are likely to lose their religion of origin and the facilities or benefits associated with it, including reservation. However, one is likely to receive the benefits entitled to the religion to which he or she converts.
“The anti-conversion law that we are bringing is not aimed at targeting any particular community. We are bringing it within the framework of the law. Article 25 of the Constitution states that there cannot be forced conversion, but no punishment There was no clause if such conversions take place,” Home Minister Araga Gyanendra said.
Talking to reporters, the minister said, “We are bringing punishment, penal provision (for forced conversion). The one who wants to convert should submit an application to the Deputy Commissioner two months in advance. The person doing the conversion should also Those who are converting will have to lose their religion of origin and the facilities or benefits associated with it.”
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the anti-conversion bill is before the inquiry committee of the Law Department. Once approved, it will come before the cabinet and then it will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly and the Council.
State Congress president DK Shivakumar said his party was completely opposed to the proposed anti-conversion bill, terming it as anti-constitutional and warned that it would be detrimental to the interest of the state.
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