Assam CM plans life imprisonment for "love jihad" and new domicile policy for state jobs.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma plans to introduce a law imposing life imprisonment for "love jihad", a term used for alleged religious conversions in interfaith relationships, and a new domicile policy limiting eligibility for state government jobs to those born in Assam. The new legislation is expected to address concerns about land transactions between different religious communities, requiring government clearance and Chief Minister's consent.

August 04, 2024
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