Mass conversion a matter of concern in India, other countries too: Rajnath


New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI): “Whether we win or lose... we will not discriminate among people,” home minister Rajnath Singh said Tuesday at a function organised by a Christian body during which he also made it clear that mass conversions need to be checked across the country. Singh said he supports freedom to follow any religion but was of the opinion that a debate is needed as mass conversion is a matter of concern for any country. He said as far as the government is concerned there will not be discrimination with anybody.

“I have never discriminated on the basis of caste, creed and religion in my life. Whether or not we get votes. Whether or not we form the government, whether we win or lose. But we will never discriminate among people. This is what our prime minister feels,” he said at the function organised by Rashtriya Isai Mahasangh.

Singh said one cannot be in power and rule without love. “One can only rule with love. There is no other way,” he added. “I would also say one thing on the Christian community. We do not want to level allegations against anybody. You may have also heard. If somebody wants to accept a religion, he should do that. There should not be any objection to it. But if mass conversion starts happening, large number of people start changing their religion, then it could be a matter of concern for any country,” Singh said.

He said in almost all countries, including Britain and America, minorities demand anti-conversion law. “Here (in India) I see majority demand that there should be an anti-conversion law. Then it is a matter of concern. It should not happen,” Singh said.

“You want to enlighten people. This is your purpose right? ‘Hum number badhane ke chakkar me kyon pade hain’ (why are we for increasing the numbers?) Do we have to rule on somebody?” he asked. The programme was titled “Festival of Peace”. Singh said there are attempts to create a sense of fear among people. “BJP aa gayi. Ab gadbad hoga, ye hoga wo hoga (BJP has come. Now this or that will happen). We do not want to run the country by instilling a sense of fear. We want to run this country with a sense of confidence (among people). Nobody should have a sense of alienation. This will be our efforts,” he said, adding that “all are welcome in the country”.

Citing examples, Singh said there had been attempts to defame the NDA.

“Recently, stones were pelted at the churches. Some priests came and met me to demand security. I assured them all that those behind it will be punished. I also assured security to them. But it (stone pelting) started a month before the assembly elections and stopped a month after that. What would you say on that? Whose conspiracy is that,” he asked.

Singh said as far as the NDA government is concerned there will not be discrimination against anybody.

  

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  • Sunil Pinto, Dubai

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    This fellow lost his brain along with his hair. Try to transplant hairs from other body parts before you go senile. Talk about job losses and messed up GST instead of stupid religion and pettha all the time..

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Elections being at the corner now our politicos got out of long slumber and started to misguide the masses. When there are hundreds of other basic issues like unemployment, poverty, health care, housing, education, infrastructure, price rises etc... etc.... instead of addressing these on a priority they started talking about conversions. Unfortunately the people at large keep believing what ever these leaders talk. God only can save this country.

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  • Deen Dominic, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    No need of digging a tree,
    A Tree is know by its fruit, Jesus has said as a precaution..

    Now somebody act like a saint without paint.....prior to election.

    Hai yom Hari movement made mass conversion in USA and Europe. .

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  • mohan, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    You obviuosly have no idea about what you are talking about.
    Ignorance is not bliss in your case.

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  • Santhosh lobo, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Mr Rajnath and others who say there are mass conversion, should ask themselves why there are mass conversion.
    That means people are not happy with their religion. Why they are not happy? Please ask yourself. Dont blaime minority.
    If people say that conversions are happening because of force or cheat, it is hundred and ten persent false. Because its poor people who are strong in their faith. Not the rich. Now let majority ask themselves, why there are mass conversions?

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  • Rational thinker, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Different BJP ministers utter different things at different times on religion and minorities. Just before elections they turn very accommodating to all religions.
    So what is the standard? Only the PM and BJP president can confirm on this.

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Singh said he supports the freedom to follow any religion but was of the opinion that a debate is needed as the mass conversion is a matter of concern for any country.

    Singh is an idiot. and anybody who thinks like him are idiots too. There is the freedom to practice and propagate any religion. And that right cannot be taken away for any reason. its same like freedom of speech and expression. Can anybody say I believe in freedom of speech, but we need to control the speech? anyone who thinks that way would be an idiot.

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  • RR, Bantwal

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Ajjerek popi kaala

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  • RK, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    in almost all countries, including Britain and America, minorities demand anti-conversion law. “Here (in India) I see majority demand that there should be an anti-conversion law. Then it is a matter of concern - There is some Logic in his talk

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    ಉಂಬ್ಯಾಕ್ ದಾಯೆಗ್ ನಿಕ್ಕಲ್ ಲೈದಿನಿ. that 2.... election time. ಆತಾಂ face da tune: ವಾಟೆನ್ ವೆತೆಲ್ಯಾ ವಾಘಾ ಮಕಾ ಏವ್ನ್ ಖಾಗಾ.

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  • Sampath, India

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    ಲೋಕ ಡು ನಿನ್ನ ಲೇಕ ಮಾತ್ರ ಉಪ್ಪಿನ ಮಾರಾಯ ಜನಕುಲು...

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    ಇಜ್ಜಿ ಮಾತೆರ್ಲ ನಿನ್ನ ಬಿಜೆಪಿ ಕಮ್ಯುನಲ್ನ ಲೆಕ್ಕ. jana uller. mastermind of plot to murder hindu leaders was bjp activist - source boda sheera.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    ಎಂಜಿನ ಆಂಡಾಲ ಈ ಕಮೀನ, ಕಮ್ಯೂನಲ್ ಲೆಕ್ಕ ಇಜ್ಯೆರ್.

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  • El En Tea, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    He was invited to the Festival of peace and he talk about the Conversion where BJP follows the same converting people from other party in its fold by luring huge money.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Nothing but Fanaticism.
    When converted to Hinduism ok (Soul will be salvaged)
    If anyone turning towards Christianity (not forced conversion) it's a threat to majority religion.
    Common, by change of religious faith no body becomes anti-Indian or stop serving the country.
    Mass conversion by force if proved should be punished.

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  • mohammed, NEW DELHI

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    He is talking about mass conversion.
    Dont be hasty in commenting .

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    mastermind of plot to murder hindu leaders was bjp activist - source boda sheera.

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  • mahesh, mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    That news is unsubstantiated anyways. Article itself says so.
    Even if its true, how does it relate to Mass conversion?
    Speak Logically. Speak Facts.

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Dear Flavian, Elementary question to you - If jammu and kashmir had 80% Hindus, would there have been a demand for Azaadi? awaiting a straight forward answer. can you also guaretee that there will be no demand for Azzadi coming from assam when demography gets changed?

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    question 4 u: after several hue & cries from bjp & its associates 2 remove article 370 y not remove it????????? what made da bjp 2 keep it. they have majority in da parliament.

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    BJP is yet to get full majority in Rajya Sabha. Besides Congress under Nehru has made it difficult to abolish 370. This will bring intense international pressure.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    u can post pone 2 next elections....... like babri masjid & conversions which u r unable to digest. like fox behind da he-goat. chaiwala is blaming khangress 4 india's economy collapse. pettha pettha...

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  • Glynus, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    Operation kamala is mass conversion.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    election stunt of raj-nut with bolt.

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  • Glynus, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    The world says respect all religions

    Word of Ye`shua says "Thou shall have no gods before Me"

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  • H SHETTY, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    I believe 'The World'.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    i believe in 1 eternal God. da God of abraham, isaac & jacob

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  • Glynus, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    @ H Shetty, To know God you have to be a fool to this world as the knowledge of the world is foolishness in Gods Perspective. Thou shall have no gods before me means not to boast about the knowledge of the world in front of Him.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2019

    purchasing m.l.a's & mass conversions 2 bjp a concern 2 indians.

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