religious conversion
Ex-BJP MLA's Inflammatory Remarks on Hindu-Muslim Marriages Spark Communal Controversy in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 29, 2025 07:06 pm CST
Former BJP MLA Raghvendra Pratap Singh has sparked outrage by encouraging Hindu men to marry Muslim women in response to alleged forced conversions in Uttar Pradesh. The controversial remarks, made during a visit to Dhankharpur village, have drawn strong criticism from the Samajwadi Party, which accused him of deliberately attempting to disrupt religious harmony. Despite the backlash, Singh has doubled down on his statements, claiming Hindus should not fear retaliation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's administration.
Yogi Adityanath Warns Against Political Islam's Threat to India's Demographic Composition at RSS Event
Oct 22, 2025 04:40 pm CST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the threat of "political Islam" during RSS centenary celebrations in Gorakhpur, highlighting historical resistance and contemporary challenges including illegal religious conversions and Halal certification misuse. He warned that Rs 25,000 crore collected through Halal certification is being diverted to terrorism and conversion activities, while criticizing opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav for his stance against traditional Hindu celebrations.
Deaf-Mute Hindu Minor Allegedly Forced Into Marriage After Disappearance in Pakistan's Sindh Province
Oct 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
A concerning case has emerged from Pakistan's Sindh province where a 15-year-old deaf and mute Hindu girl reappeared after a week-long disappearance, displaying an Islamic conversion certificate and allegedly married to an older Muslim man. The girl's family has filed an abduction complaint, while minority rights activists question the authenticity of her consent given her age and disabilities.
NHRC Investigates Alleged Religious Conversion of 556 Hindu Children in Unauthorized Madhya Pradesh Madrasas
Sep 30, 2025 05:43 pm CST
The National Human Rights Commission has demanded an action-taken report regarding allegations that 556 Hindu children are being targeted for religious conversion in 27 unauthorized madrasas across Madhya Pradesh's Morena district. The complaint suggests these institutions are teaching religious texts without parental consent or government approval, potentially violating multiple laws including the Juvenile Justice Act and constitutional provisions.
If Conversion Is Found Illegal, Couple Cannot Be Recognised As Married: Allahabad High Court
Sep 24, 2025 10:08 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has held that if conversion is illegal, a marriage based on it will be automatically invalid and the man and woman cannot be recognised as a married couple in the eyes of law.
Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Sep 19, 2025 11:41 am CST
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.