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The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is planning to introduce a law aimed at addressing what is popularly referred to as "Love Jihad" in the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state government has set up a seven-member committee headed by the Director General of Police (DGP).
The committee has been tasked with examining the legal and technical aspects surrounding cases of "Love Jihad" — a term used by some Hindu groups to describe interfaith relationships, particularly those involving Muslim men and Hindu women. The committee will prepare a comprehensive report that will be submitted to the state government for further action.
The law against "Love Jihad" has been a long-anticipated move by the Fadnavis government. In October last year, the Chief Minister announced that over one lakh complaints had been filed, alleging a deliberate campaign where Hindu women were being lured into marriage by men using fake identities, with the ultimate aim of conversion.
It is important to note that "Love Jihad" is not an officially recognized term but is used by certain groups to describe what they believe is an organized effort by Muslim men to convert Hindu women under the pretext of love and marriage. The proposed law is expected to address these concerns while examining its legal feasibility and implications.
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