Conversions

CM Yogi Adityanath government enacted the Love Jihad law on November 24, 2020, resulting in the arrest of around 900 individuals involved in alleged religious conversions.

The Railways has been a focal point for the government, witnessing transformative initiatives such as station redevelopment, new train introductions, and gauge conversions

The conversion of the Sita Ram temple into a chicken shop is being viewed as not merely an act of vandalism, but a clear violation of the right to freedom of religion and a blatant disregard for the cultural diversity that is an integral part of Pakistan's identity.

The updated timetable brings several notable changes to the train schedules. Key highlights include the inclusion of 64 Vande Bharat train services and 70 additional train services to enhance passenger comfort and connectivity.

A Spanish woman's video chanting the Gayatri Mantra at a Barcelona train station has gone viral, reflecting Westerners' growing affinity for Hindu practices. Instances like Hollywood's 'Oppenheimer' movie and conversions, like Pakistan's Mohammad Shaina Ali, highlight this trend of embracing Indian culture and traditions.

In a viral video, Ghulam Nabi Azad is heard discussing the historical context of religions in India. He asserts that everyone in India is initially born with a Hindu heritage, as Hinduism predates Islam. He uses the example of Kashmir's demographic change over centuries. 

The Assam Police Special Branch sent a letter to district administrations asking for information on the number of churches, religious conversions, and any individuals involved in forced conversions. The chief minister was responding to that letter.

In its submission, the Centre said that 'it is important to protect the vulnerable sections of the society.'

The Supreme Court said on Monday that forced religious conversion is a “very serious" issue. The apex court also said that religious conversion may affect the security of the country along with the freedom of conscience of citizens as far as religion is concerned.

Every year, religious extremists abduct and convert many women from minority populations, particularly Hindus in Sindh, according to the report. According to the research, Pakistan's minority populations have long experienced the issue of forced marriages and conversions.

The Karnataka Cabinet on Monday gave a green signal to table the much anticipated anti-conversion bill. The bill aims at putting brakes on illegal religious conversions across Karnataka.

Guru Teg Bahadur was instrumental in resisting the forced conversions to Islam under the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. In many ways, Guru Teg Bahadur's preachings still influence many people.

Mohan Bhagwat has stated that conversions of young Hindu girls and boys are improper and that there is a need to instil pride in them in their faith and customs.

The incident comes at a time when the right-wing outfits have been alleging that a conversion mafia is operating in the state. The state government is also contemplating bringing an anti-conversion bill to apply the brake on the rising involuntary religious conversions.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Anti-Terrorism Squad on Wednesday claimed to have busted India's largest religious conversion syndicate with the arrest of a prominent cleric on charges of being involved in illegal conversions.