Karnataka passes anti-conversion bill
The Hindu
Bill was adopted in legislative Assembly by a voice vote on December 23
The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, better known as anti-conversion bill, was adopted in the legislative Assembly by a voice vote on December 23 amidst a dharna by the principal opposition Congress, which demanded withdrawal of the Bill. The Congress termed the Bill as draconian and anti-human, and also alleged that it had been introduced to target a particular community.

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