The Haryana government on Friday introduced a bill in state assembly against religious conversion through force or fraud, triggering opposition uproar.

 

The Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022, was introduced by Haryana Home minister Anil Vij on the third day of the budget session amid opposition uproar.

 

Congress MLA Raghuvir Singh Kadian tore a copy of the bill in the House, leading to his suspension from the remaining part of the budget session. Opposing the bill, Kadian alleged that it reflects “divisive policies”.

 

Following Kadian’s suspension, the Congress members staged a walkout in protest.

 

Meanwhile, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has welcomed the introduction of the bill in the Haryana legislative assembly that seeks to prevent ‘unlawful’ religious conversions and said says CM Manohar Lal Khattar has shown his determination towards curbing such activities in the state.

 

Speaking the assembly, Harayana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said there was no mention of any religion in the bill and it only talks about forcible conversions.