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Political Row Erupts Amid AAP Minister's Presence In Religious Conversion Event
A political row erupted after a purported video of AAP minister Rajendra Pal Gautam at a "religious conversion" event went viral. On October 7, a video, in which hundreds can be heard taking an oath denouncing Hindu deities, spread all over the media, following which the BJP launched an attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and asked him to sack his cabinet colleague. Arvind Kejriwal expressed displeasure with Gautam.
Tags: AAP Minister, Rajindra Pal Gautam, Religious conversion, Arvind Kejriwal, BJP MLA
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SC Issues Notice To Govt Regarding Fraudulent Religious Coversion
Supreme Court has issued notice to Central Government regarding fraudulent religious conversion. On September 23, the Apex Court bench of justices MR Shah and Krishna Murari issued orders, asking the GoI to take the necessary steps and control the religious conversion fraud, after reviewing a plea seeking direction to the Centre and State governments. The top court asked the parties to file a reply by November 14 and adjourned the matter.
Tags: Supreme Court, Religious conversion, Petition, Central Government, BJP
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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TN Education Minister Suspends Teacher For Allegations Of Religious Conversion
In Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari region, parents of class VI students complained against a teacher, alleging of trying religious conversion and glorifying Christianity. As per sources, Beatrice Thangam allegedly made objectionable comments against Hindus and attempted to ask students to convert religion. The State Education Minister Anbil Mahesh has suspended the teacher and issued an appointment circular to all government schools. Furthermore, a… read-more
Tags: Education Minister, Anbil Mahesh, Kanyakumari Teacher, Religious conversion, Tamil Nadu
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BJP Is Responsible For Most Religious Conversions: CM Baghel
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on September 11 commented over the previous BJP government saying under its regime many ''religious conversions'' took place and ''the highest number of churches were constructed." ''We'll definitely take action If we receive a complaint of forced religious conversion,'' CM added. Notably, his remark came after a Hindu mob forcibly entered a church alleging more than 35 Hindus are being converted… read-more
Tags: CM Bhupesh Baghel, Religious conversion, BJP, church
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