Uttarakhand Moves to Stricter Anti-Conversion Law
The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved a new bill aimed at making the state’s anti-conversion laws significantly more stringent. The proposed Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, will introduce longer jail sentences and broaden the definition of ‘conversion.’ This legislative move comes amidst ongoing debates over religious conversions and is consistent with the ruling party’s broader ideological…
Meat Ban Sparks Outrage: AIMIM Leader Defies Order with ‘Biryani Party’ Protest
A contentious order imposing a meat ban in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar during religious festivals has ignited public outcry, with a prominent AIMIM leader organizing a ‘biryani party’ in protest. The local civic body had mandated the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops on August 15 and 20 for Gokul Ashtami and Paryushan Parva. The defiant gathering,…
Uttarakhand Toughens Anti-Conversion Law with Stricter Penalties, Life Imprisonment
In a significant legislative move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved a stringent amendment to the state’s Freedom of Religion Act, dramatically increasing penalties for forced conversions. The updated bill, passed on August 13, introduces jail sentences ranging from three years to life imprisonment for those found guilty of such offenses. Provisions now specifically target ‘allurement,’…
