'Inter-faith marriage not wrong, but ... ': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends committee against 'love jihad'

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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis defends the formation of a committee to examine legal options against 'love jihad,' citing the Supreme Court's acknowledgement and an increase in deceitful conversions. The seven-member panel aims to explore laws and recommend measures to prevent forced conversions in the state.

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Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis

Chief Minister of Maharashtra (2014–2019, 2024–Present)
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Maharashtra

State in Western India
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Supreme Court of the United States

Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
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Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis defends the formation of a committee to examine legal options against 'love jihad,' citing the Supreme Court's...
on February 16, 2025 • IndiaTimes

The Maharashtra government has set up a seven-member committee to draft a law against 'love jihad,' focusing on forced religious conversions in inter-faith...
on February 14, 2025 • IndiaTimes

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