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10-Year Punishment, Rs 1 Lakh Fine For Indulging In 'Love Jihad': BJP Manifesto For UP Polls

The document was released barely a couple of days before the state goes to the first phase of polling on Thursday.

08 February 2022

The Transgressive Love Jihad Conspiracy Theory Oppresses Women’s Freedom

Love jihad is a new addition to the existing Islamophobic conspiracy theory.

20 January 2022

War Against Love: Bogey Of ‘Love Jihad’ Ignores Ways Of The Heart

The bogey of ‘love jihad’ goes way back to Kanpur in 1924 when a Muslim administrator was accused of ‘seducing’ a Hindu girl and forcing her to convert.

14 January 2022

Girish and Anisha Solanki live in a 'safe house' in Vadodara under constant police protection

Life In A 'Safe House': Runaway Couples Stuck Between Love Jihad And Honour Killings

Persecuted and vilified, inter-faith and inter-caste couples in India have no place to call home. They have little choice, but to seek shelter at the ‘safe houses’ that too are far from safe. They are the invisible —...

03 February 2022

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'Love Jihad': Tangled Love Of An Interfaith Couple

They met in college, nine years ago. As they opened up to each other, they became close. Their love is tainted by the term ‘love jihad’, today they wonder what will happen to their story.

18 January 2022

Kerala Church Sparks Row Mentioning 'Love Jihad' In Students' Handbook; Expresses Regret After Protest

When the book triggered a row after various Muslim outfits asked the government to confiscate it, the church authorities expressed regret on Wednesday and clarified that they did not intend to hurt any religion or faith and...

16 September 2021

Politics Of Fear, Hope And Disappointment

In this climate of fear, where’s hope? Or, what is hope? We, as people, expect miracles (development, welfare, freedom) from our princes. Will hope return? Or will fear reign?

21 January 2022

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‘Narcotic Love Jihad’ Controversy in Kerala, BJP Backs Bishop

The BJP said the remark made by the Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt is the voice of the community.

12 September 2021

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19 August 2021
Gujarat HC Stays Certain Sections Of ‘Anti-Love Jihad’ Law

Gujarat HC Stays Certain Sections Of ‘Anti-Love Jihad’ Law

The Gujarat High Court said the interim order has been passed to protect people from unnecessary harassment.


19 July 2021
Jaipur: 28-Year-Old Woman Who Eloped With Srinagar Man Alleges Forcible Conversion, Torture

Jaipur: 28-Year-Old Woman Who Eloped With Srinagar Man Alleges Forcible Conversion, Torture

The woman was living with her husband and a minor son in Pratap Nagar where she came in contact with accused Shahid four years back.


11 July 2021
Hindu Boy Lying To Muslim Woman Also Jihad: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Hindu Boy Lying To Muslim Woman Also Jihad: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that he had reservations against the term "Love Jihad" but asserted that nobody will be allowed to...


29 June 2021
J&K: Protest Held Against 'Forced' Conversion Of Sikh Women To Islam

J&K: Protest Held Against 'Forced' Conversion Of Sikh Women To Islam

The protest was led by the Jag Aasra Guru Ott (Jago), a religious party recognised under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.


15 May 2021
Captain @99

Captain @99

In the country’s red bastion, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan beats history and opponents with relative ease


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03 April 2021
God Finds Place In Own Country

God Finds Place In Own Country

In a land associated with ‘godless’ politics, every socio-religious ­animosity is being harnessed like never before in a war for votes


02 April 2021
After MP And UP, Gujarat Assembly Passes ‘Love Jihad’ Bill Penalising ‘Unlawful’ Religious Conversion

After MP And UP, Gujarat Assembly Passes ‘Love Jihad’ Bill Penalising ‘Unlawful’ Religious Conversion

The Bill will have provision for 3-10 years in jail and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh if the accused is found guilty.


26 March 2021
BJP Will Enact Laws Against 'Love, Land Jihad' If Voted To Power: Amit Shah In Assam

BJP Will Enact Laws Against 'Love, Land Jihad' If Voted To Power: Amit Shah In Assam

Assam Assembly Election 2021: Amit Shah said appropriate laws and policies will be put in place to strengthen Assamese culture and civilisation.


21 March 2021
RSS Supports States Enacting Laws Against 'Love Jihad': Dattatreya Hosabale

RSS Supports States Enacting Laws Against 'Love Jihad': Dattatreya Hosabale

Hosabale also stressed the need for an intellectual campaign aimed at giving the right perspective to the narrative of India and he said the Sangh will work...


09 March 2021
UP Man Held For Marrying Woman Using Fake Identity, Then Forcing Her To Convert

UP Man Held For Marrying Woman Using Fake Identity, Then Forcing Her To Convert

The accused, Mainuddin of Bhelapur village, had met the woman last year and introduced himself as Munna Yadav


09 March 2021
Against Love That Leads To 'Jihad', Says Madhya Pradesh Minister As Anti-Conversion Bill Cleared

Against Love That Leads To 'Jihad', Says Madhya Pradesh Minister As Anti-Conversion Bill Cleared

The bill has a provision of imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine of Rs 1 lakh to curb fraudulent conversions done using misrepresentation, allurement and...


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01 March 2021
BJP-Led Madhya Pradesh Govt Introduces Anti-Conversion Bill

BJP-Led Madhya Pradesh Govt Introduces Anti-Conversion Bill

The bill replaces the ordinance which sought to monitor religious conversions and had provisions of 10 years' imprisonment in some cases


27 February 2021
Kerala Assembly Polls 2021| Party Will Bring A Law To Curb Love Jihad In State: BJP State Chief

Kerala Assembly Polls 2021| Party Will Bring A Law To Curb Love Jihad In State: BJP State Chief

There are more cases of love jihad in Kerala than they are in Uttar Pradesh and the Christian community is also being targeted by it, said BJP state chief K...


15 February 2021
Woman Burnt Alive In Uttar Pradesh Over Inter-Faith Love Affair

Woman Burnt Alive In Uttar Pradesh Over Inter-Faith Love Affair

The family members of the victim hired a contract killer from Mahuli to kill her, said the police


15 February 2021
Gujarat To Bring Law Against 'Love Jihad': CM Vijay Rupani

Gujarat To Bring Law Against 'Love Jihad': CM Vijay Rupani

The major announcement comes amid a poll rally in Vadodara ahead of the municipal corporation elections.


03 February 2021
No Proposal On Central Anti-Conversion Law To Curb Inter-Faith Marriages: Centre

No Proposal On Central Anti-Conversion Law To Curb Inter-Faith Marriages: Centre

The government was responding to questions in parliament in the wake of widely-criticised laws pitched in several BJP-ruled states that target interfaith...


02 February 2021
Centre Has Not Planned Any Laws Against Interfaith Marriages: MHA In Parliament

Centre Has Not Planned Any Laws Against Interfaith Marriages: MHA In Parliament

On being questioned about legislations against interfaith marriages in BJP-ruled states, the Centre responded that it is not planning any laws against the...


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