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India Rejects US Government Report on Religious Freedom
A report by a US government commission - the Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for the 'ghar wapsi' campaign on religious conversions, and derogatory statements about minorities by various leaders of his party. The report suggests the Indian government "publicly...
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'Look at Your Own History and Relax a Bit': Jagdish Bhagwati Takes on Christian Response to Attacks
With the government facing criticism over attacks on churches and Christians who say they are feeling insecure, renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati has spoken out in the government's defence. Speaking to NDTV, he says why call them communal attacks when they could be routine crime. He also says if Christians convert non-Christians, then why can't H...
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Ghar Wapasi Behind Nun's Rape, Alleges Bengal Minorities Commission Vice Chairperson
The vice chairperson of the West Bengal Minorities Commission, Professor Maria Fernandes, visited Ranaghat on Tuesday where a convent school was ransacked, robbed and a 72-year-old nun raped last week, and said she suspected the assault was motivated by the issue of "ghar wapasi" or conversion.
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Mamata Banerjee Meets PM Modi For First Time in Almost 10 Months
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of Bengal, today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss what she had earlier described as a "long list" that includes her state's financial crisis.
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My Government's Only Religion is India First, Says PM Modi
"My government has only one religion - India first," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, assuring Parliament of his commitment to religious equality and tolerance.
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Every Indian is Born a Muslim, Says Politician Asaduddin Owaisi
A national controversy over whether Muslims and Christians are being pressured to convert to Hinduism has been amplified today by politician Asaduddin Owaisi, head of the MIM political party, headquartered in Hyderabad.
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This Bihar Village is Caught in a Conversion Crossfire
At Gaya's Atiya village, just eight kilometres of bad roads away from international tourist hotspot Bodh Gaya, tension has carried itself into new year. In the last 10 days, this village has hit the headlines, with reports of alleged conversions, following which a 'ghar wapasi' programme was organised here by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad or VHP.
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The Idea of a Homogeneous Nation State is Problematic: Hamid Ansari
Amid the raging row over conversions, Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday cautioned against connecting faith and history and propagating a "homogeneous" national identity, when there are over 4,600 communities in the country.
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Nothing Has Changed, Say Those Who Converted
In reality, between the principles of forced and voluntary conversions and home-comings or re-conversions, the voices of those who are converting are often lost in translation.
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Truth vs Hype: In BJP-run States, Sangh Outfits Flout The Anti-Conversion Law?
Defending their sudden spate of conversion activities, Sangh Parivar groups say they are only reacting to conversions by Christian and Muslim groups, whose proselytisation activities are altering India's demographics.
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India Rejects US Government Report on Religious Freedom
A report by a US government commission - the Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for the 'ghar wapsi' campaign on religious conversions, and derogatory statements about minorities by various leaders of his party. The report suggests the Indian government "publicly...
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'Look at Your Own History and Relax a Bit': Jagdish Bhagwati Takes on Christian Response to Attacks
With the government facing criticism over attacks on churches and Christians who say they are feeling insecure, renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati has spoken out in the government's defence. Speaking to NDTV, he says why call them communal attacks when they could be routine crime. He also says if Christians convert non-Christians, then why can't H...
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Ghar Wapasi Behind Nun's Rape, Alleges Bengal Minorities Commission Vice Chairperson
The vice chairperson of the West Bengal Minorities Commission, Professor Maria Fernandes, visited Ranaghat on Tuesday where a convent school was ransacked, robbed and a 72-year-old nun raped last week, and said she suspected the assault was motivated by the issue of "ghar wapasi" or conversion.
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Mamata Banerjee Meets PM Modi For First Time in Almost 10 Months
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of Bengal, today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss what she had earlier described as a "long list" that includes her state's financial crisis.
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My Government's Only Religion is India First, Says PM Modi
"My government has only one religion - India first," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, assuring Parliament of his commitment to religious equality and tolerance.
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Every Indian is Born a Muslim, Says Politician Asaduddin Owaisi
A national controversy over whether Muslims and Christians are being pressured to convert to Hinduism has been amplified today by politician Asaduddin Owaisi, head of the MIM political party, headquartered in Hyderabad.
-
This Bihar Village is Caught in a Conversion Crossfire
At Gaya's Atiya village, just eight kilometres of bad roads away from international tourist hotspot Bodh Gaya, tension has carried itself into new year. In the last 10 days, this village has hit the headlines, with reports of alleged conversions, following which a 'ghar wapasi' programme was organised here by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad or VHP.
-
The Idea of a Homogeneous Nation State is Problematic: Hamid Ansari
Amid the raging row over conversions, Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday cautioned against connecting faith and history and propagating a "homogeneous" national identity, when there are over 4,600 communities in the country.
-
Nothing Has Changed, Say Those Who Converted
In reality, between the principles of forced and voluntary conversions and home-comings or re-conversions, the voices of those who are converting are often lost in translation.
-
Truth vs Hype: In BJP-run States, Sangh Outfits Flout The Anti-Conversion Law?
Defending their sudden spate of conversion activities, Sangh Parivar groups say they are only reacting to conversions by Christian and Muslim groups, whose proselytisation activities are altering India's demographics.
