Karnataka govt to likely table 'Anti Conversion Bill' in State assembly

Bengaluru, December 13: As the 10-day Winter Session of the State Legislature is underway in Belagavi, the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP Karnataka government is gearing up to table Anti Conversion bill to prevent religious conversions by inducements.

 

Home Minister Araga Jnanendra gave the information about it. While talking to the media he said, "A draft of the bill is ready and is under serious consideration."

 

He further said "It was aimed to ensure people of all the religions to profess their faith "peacefullly and harmoniously". "The proposed bill is being formulated within the framework of the constitution," the minister said.

 

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, while interacting with the media, said that a decision on the anti-conversion bill, which is before the scrutiny committee of the law department, will be taken on Monday. Once it gets clearance from the committee, it will come to the cabinet. After discussion, the new legislation would be tabled before the state Assembly.

 

 

 

“Every law will have pros and cons and there will be discussions. But, what is good for the people would be made as a law. We are ready to discuss the new law in the session," he said.

 

"We are ready to face the opposition parties on all issues including new legislation. We want to discuss and take decisions on pro-people issues. Especially north Karnataka region development issues would be focused on. We are ready and prepared. The answers in session would be given on realistic grounds,” the Chief Minister stated.

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