India: Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (.)
India: Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020: A Weapon to Wreck Havoc on the Innocent | Neha Dabhade
(Secular Perspective December 16-31, 2020)
The state of Uttar Pradesh is in the grips of the draconian law called Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020. This ordinance is essentially based on the conspiracy theory of the Hindu nationalists that Hindu women are seduced or lured by Muslim men in order to covert them to Islam under the pretext of marriage. While the claim is not supported by even a shred of evidence in terms of official data about such conversions, the UP government has been relentless in its propagation of falsehood. The ordinance attracts imprisonment of upto 10 years and is a non-bailable offence. Under the ordinance, any inter-faith couple has to apply to the District Magistrate two months prior to marriage in case
UAE welcomes formation of new govt in Yemen, implementation of Riyadh pact
Agencies
Abu Dhabi, Dec 20: The UAE has welcomed the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement between the legitimate Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council. It further welcomed the formation of a government of political competencies in Yemen, and expressed its hope that this will be a step toward a political solution and an accelerated end to the Yemeni crisis.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation commended the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in implementing the Riyadh Agreement, and its support for all actions that serve the interest of the Yemeni people and contribute to their stability and security.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath says his govt wonât discriminate between teeka and topi
UP CM Yogi Adityanath says his govt wonât discriminate between teeka and topi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath On Friday Assured The People Of The State That His Government Will Not Work With Any Bias Towards Anyone. He Said, âna Teeka Ka Bhed Hoga, Na Topi Ka Bhed Hoga. (There Will Be No Discrimination On The Basis Of Teeka And Skull Cap).
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Bindiya Bhatt | Updated on: 06 May 2017, 05:01:27 PM
Lucknow:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday assured the people of the state that his government will not work with any bias towards anyone. He said, “na teeka ka bhed hoga, na topi ka bhed hoga.” (There will be no discrimination on the basis of teeka and skull cap).