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Karnataka government takes ordinance route to enforce anti-conversion bill

Karnataka government takes ordinance route to enforce anti-conversion bill
Written by Manzoor-ul-Hassan
May 12, 2022, 11:36 pm 3 min read
Karnataka government takes ordinance route to enforce anti-conversion bill
Karnataka became 9th state in India to enact the anti-conversion legislation.

The government of Karnataka promulgated an ordinance to give effect to the anti-conversion bill on Thursday. The ordinance was approved by the Cabinet after the Assembly and Council were prorogued. In December 2021, the Karnataka Assembly had enacted the Karnataka Protection of Religious Freedom Bill. However, it couldn't be passed in the Council where the Bharatiya Janata Party doesn't enjoy the majority.

Context
Why does this story matter?
  • In December 2021, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly had passed the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill.
  • However, it was stuck in the Legislative Council, where the ruling BJP is one vote short of a majority.
  • As per CM Basavaraj Bommai, the proposal was placed to promulgate an ordinance in the Cabinet as the Assembly and Council got prorogued.
Statement
Ordinance won't go to Assembly again: Law Minister

The ordinance would be called the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill. "Without any amendments, whatever was passed in the Assembly will be made as an ordinance," said Law Minister JC Madhu Swamy. "In the near future, we are not looking at an Assembly session again. It doesn't have to go to the Assembly, it'll be sent to the Council," he added.

Reaction
Government in a hurry to bring the law: Congress

Meanwhile, the Opposition questioned the government's way to pass the bill. Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar said the government was in a haste to pass the anti-conversion bill through an ordinance. "I don't know why the Karnataka government is in such a hurry. They should promulgate an ordinance on some development agenda or giving employment to the youth," Shivakumar added.

Information
What the Bill aims to achieve?

As per the officials, the Bill is aimed at preventing conversion by means of "allurement," "coercion," "force," "fraudulent means," and "mass conversion". They said these instances cause disturbance of public order in the state.

Punishment
What are different provisions for punishment?

For 'forced' conversion, the draft recommends imprisonment for three to five years and a fine of Rs. 25,000. It specifies that converting a minor, woman, or SC/ST person will result in a 3-10-year prison sentence and a Rs. 50,000 fine. The Bill also has a provision for mass conversions which may result in 3-10 years in prison and up to Rs. 1 lakh fine.

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Karnataka becomes 9th state to enact the anti-conversion legislation

Karnataka would be the ninth state to pass legislation prohibiting conversion. BJP insiders told Deccan Herald that the anti-cow slaughter law followed a similar path. An ordinance was first passed, then both chambers of the legislature ratified it. They explained that the goal was to guarantee that the anti-conversion law was implemented before the 2023 Assembly election.

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Manzoor ul Hassan is a multi-media journalist and writer. His stories on healthcare, politics, society, and lifestyle were published by leading news organisations. He is currently working as a National Writer for NewsBytes. He has previously worked for national and international news organisations such as ARD (German TV), Healthwire.co, ORF Austria, Pear Video, BBC, and NDTV.
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