The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking stringent laws to curb alleged cases of religious conversion and what it described as ‘love jihad’.
While addressing mediapersons, VHP state joint secretary Pankaj Bhaartiya said the organisation was concerned about what it claimed was an increase in such cases and called for stronger legal provisions to address the issue.
He alleged that cases related to religious conversion and ‘love jihad’, particularly involving Hindu women, were now being reported even from corporate offices and commercial establishments.
“Recent developments linked to reputed institutions in Nashik show that the alleged network of ‘love jihad’ has extended into educated circles and business sectors as well,” he claimed.
He also alleged that encroachments on forest land, public property and railway land were taking place in different parts of the country. He termed these issues a threat to national security and further claimed that incidents of food contamination were being used to create social tension.
Meanwhile, Bajrang Dal leaders in Hamirpur said their organisation remains committed to protecting national unity and integrity and demanded strict action against those allegedly involved in such activities.
Officials said VHP and Bajrang Dal representatives also submitted a memorandum to Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner Gandharva Rathore regarding their demands.
The term ‘love jihad’ is used by some right-wing bodies to allege a conspiracy involving forced religious conversions through interfaith relationships.
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