West Bengal to Introduce Strict Laws Against Forced Conversions and Love Jihad

Kolkata, June 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Friday that the state government will soon introduce stringent laws to combat incidents of forced conversions and love jihad.

Speaking at an event marking the 189th birth anniversary of the national song’s creator, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the Chief Minister emphasized that West Bengal will adhere to the guiding principles of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee. Alongside the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code, the state government is committed to enacting strict laws against land jihad, love jihad, and forced conversions.

During his address, the Chief Minister asserted that there will be no place for anti-national forces and individuals in West Bengal. He highlighted that the state is the land of Chaitanya Dev, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee. In addition to the new laws, the government is dedicated to detaining illegal immigrants and subsequently deporting them to their countries of origin.

He further stated that under his leadership, the state government will not tolerate any anti-national activities on West Bengal’s soil. The recent West Bengal Assembly elections, he noted, have already accomplished half of the work in safeguarding the state from such activities, and the remaining tasks will be completed by the government. There will be no tolerance for those who mock Operation Sindoor, disrespect the nation, or remain silent during attacks like the Pahalgam incident.

However, the Chief Minister clarified that all refugees seeking asylum in India due to religious persecution will be granted citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

On Monday, five new bills will be introduced in the West Bengal Assembly, with two of the most significant addressing the Uniform Civil Code and measures to tackle anti-social activities in the state. With the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code bill, West Bengal will become the fourth Indian state to adopt a unified code that replaces religion-based personal laws. This code will apply equally to all citizens, regardless of religion, caste, or tribe. The other three states that have already implemented the Uniform Civil Code are Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam.