Dehradun, Aug. 14 -- Taking a tough stand on illegal conversion, the Uttarakhand State Cabinet has approved the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, under which strong provisions have been added for stringent penalties on illegal conversion, a ban on propaganda through digital media and protection of victims.
The bill was passed during a meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
The Bill includes punishment for marriage under false identity and incitement for conversion through social media, messaging apps or any online medium, among others.
The bill has broadened the definition of inducement, which includes gifts, cash/goods benefits, employment, free education, p...
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