RSS will support any law that stops 'love jihad': Dattatreya Hosabale


Bengaluru, Mar 20 (IANS): The newly elected Sarkaryavah (general secretary) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Dattatreya Hosabale, said on Saturday that the RSS will support any law to stop fraudulent marriages to lure girls with the sole intention of conversion or to trade them off to other countries.

Replying to a question about the RSS' views on 'love jihad', Hosabale said that both Karnataka and Kerala high courts have confirmed the practice of love jihad.

"In the name of love and marriage, cheating women and committing fraud to convert them or to abduct them have created furore in the society. To curb such acts, a lot of states are bringing laws and the RSS supports these laws," he said.

The term love jihad is commonly used to mean forced conversion on the pretext of marriage. Hosabale claimed that the term was not coined by the RSS, but by the judiciary -- courts in Kerala and Assam -- which were the first to use the terminology.

"The use of fraudulent methods to lure girls for marriage and conversion is condemnable and it has to be opposed. Suitable laws and regulations have to be introduced and the RSS will support such laws," he said.

Hosabale asserted that the RSS had never held a viewpoint that girls should not marry the boys of their choice.

"Even among the staunch supporters of the RSS, many have married into different caste groups. We are for progressive thinking. But that doesn't mean allowing girls to be lured by fraudulent methods, either with the sole intention of converting them to a particular religion or to sell them off in some other country. Such fraud marriages should not be allowed anywhere. It is a matter of woman's dignity, nothing else," he said.

Hosabale maintained that as far as RSS is concerned, it will work towards a society which is bereft of all differences in terms of caste, community etc.

"The RSS will always work towards the creation of a united society. It does not consider caste and other differences as is evident in its working," he said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • RJS, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Why RSS cannot impose this all over the world this will actually help your ulterior motives achieved globally. Can’t you see how you stand among world population?

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  • Thyampanna, Mangalore/Dubai

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Bhai - It is an religious/cultural organization

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  • Shuba, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Hosabale views are most welcome as they want to create no differences within communities. While it's a welcome move by all means the young couples who are in love irrespective of caste and creed should be allowed to marry and their marriage bonds may be made stronger by giving them a better livelihood and no interference of others but to support them when they approach you if in distress. They're the future of the country who see the bright future.

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  • Observer, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Abolish castiesm first.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    I wonder if they can develop any thinking about inflation, high fuel price, inadequate infrastructure, communal harmony and so on that can help most citizen lead a quality life?

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    The root cause of all this is poverty. Religion and nationality won't make any help to eradicate poverty. Humanity and helping with a good soul comfort and gives encouragement to live in the right way. We need that...Can RSS give that...I know they do the blood drive... Please help the poor and don't ask any favour from the poor...

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  • Ozy, Surathkal

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    I thought this guy Hosabale means something new but same old prickly.

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  • Eustace, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    This shows they fail to educate morally and control their girls. Shame on this.

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    This diabolic plot, to change the demographic identity, of our nation, for the ultimate cherished, goal of " Ghazwa Hind " is certainly extremely alarming !!!! Preying on girls, from " Non believers " has been clearly substantiated. This threat should be taken seriously by all communities !!!!!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    I wonder if RSS can think beyond Religion ...

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  • Peter, Belman

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    Mr Hosabale , the pride of Karnataka need to be progressive in his approach of this Viral issue which is bothering both Hindu and Christian communities for some time now.

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  • Concerned citizen, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 21 2021

    "ಅದೇ ರಾಗ ಅದೇ ಹಾಡು"

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