
Shimla, Jan 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Friday advised the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to behave responsibly and refrain from making false statements about "love jihad" being carried out in the state.
The VHP was repeatedly airing the issues of "love jihad" and conversion of religion in the media. However, it has so far failed to produce any substantial facts before the government, an official statement quoted the chief minister as saying.
"I am not against the VHP but it should bring such cases to the limelight so that they can be inquired into," he said.
No case of "love jihad" and conversion of religion has been registered in the state, the chief mister added.
He advised the VHP to behave in a responsible manner and refrain from making false and baseless statements in the better interest of society.
Durga Vahini, the women wing of the VHP, has claimed a large number of forcible conversions of Hindu girls under "love jihad" in the state.
Police, however, said in the past five years there were just six such cases, out of which two were with women's consent.
It said the number of cases registered against Hindu men for allegedly kidnapping Muslim women is also five.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the President of Argentina Alberto Fernan
On the one hand, where the stock market has been bullish for two consecutive days after a fall of
The number of active corona patients in the country remains above one lakh, which is a matter of
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that he is stopping his march in the cap
AAP members celebrate Delhi victory in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members and supporters Tuesday distributed sweets
I was born on 7th July 1973 in Meerut city of Uttar Pradesh. In a way, music is inherited. My fat
After losing to defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the previous match, Royal Challengers
Earthquake tremors were felt in America and Myanmar on Friday. Earthquakes occurred in New York C
Surya Abhishek of Ramlala took place at 12.01 pm. The sun's rays fell on Ramlala's face. About 75
Act against HSBC, says Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Monday urged the government to act against H