Uttar Pradesh Passes Amendment Bill Enhancing Punishment for Forced Conversions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Bill Name | UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 |
| Date Passed | July 30, 2024 |
| Introduced By | Suresh Khanna, Parliamentary Affairs Minister |
| Key Provisions | - Enhances punishment for forced conversions |
| - Punishment for deceitful marriage or conversion: Life imprisonment | |
| Previous punishment: 10 years with a fine of ₹50,000 | |
| Serious Offenses | Threatening, attacking, marrying, promising to marry, conspiring, or trafficking with intent to convert |
| Punishment for Offenses | 20 years imprisonment or life imprisonment |
| Criticism | - Azad Samaj Party MP Chandrashekhar criticized the government for focusing on such issues instead of basic needs like food, shelter, health, and education |
| - Highlighted employment and price rise as key issues |