<p>The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the anti-conversion Bill amid a walkout by the Congress that slammed the proposed legislation as “unconstitutional.”</p>.<p>The Legislative Council cleared the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill last week with a minor amendment to repeal an ordinance that was promulgated and to give effect to the law from May 17, 2022.</p>.<p>Now, the Bill will be sent to the Governor for assent.</p>.<p>Congress’ Deputy Leader U T Khader said nobody would support forced conversion, “but the intention of this Bill is not right.”</p>.<p>Khader said the proposed law will be challenged in court, leading to a stay or striking down of its provisions.</p>.<p>Home Minister Araga Jananendra defended the Bill saying there is no scope for misuse or confusion.</p>.<p>“It is in no way against religious freedom,” the minister said.</p>
<p>The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the anti-conversion Bill amid a walkout by the Congress that slammed the proposed legislation as “unconstitutional.”</p>.<p>The Legislative Council cleared the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill last week with a minor amendment to repeal an ordinance that was promulgated and to give effect to the law from May 17, 2022.</p>.<p>Now, the Bill will be sent to the Governor for assent.</p>.<p>Congress’ Deputy Leader U T Khader said nobody would support forced conversion, “but the intention of this Bill is not right.”</p>.<p>Khader said the proposed law will be challenged in court, leading to a stay or striking down of its provisions.</p>.<p>Home Minister Araga Jananendra defended the Bill saying there is no scope for misuse or confusion.</p>.<p>“It is in no way against religious freedom,” the minister said.</p>