Said marriage is a matter of personal freedom and bringing a law to stop it is completely unconstitutional, he said.
It will not stand up to the scrutiny of any court of law, he added.
Love Jihad is a word manufactured by the BJP to divide the nation and disturb community harmony. Marriage is a matter of p… https://t.co/o42HZlASEg
– Ashok Gehlot (@ ashokgehlot51) 1605854784000
They are creating an environment in the nation where consenting adults would be at the mercy of state power. Marriage… https://t.co/SExIO21JDD
– Ashok Gehlot (@ ashokgehlot51) 1605854832000
“Jihad has no place in love. They are creating an environment in the nation in which consenting adults would be at the mercy of state power. Marriage is a personal decision and they are holding back on it, which is like taking away personal freedom. “Gehlot tweeted.
He said it seems like a ploy to disrupt community harmony, fuel social conflict and disregard constitutional provisions, such as the state does not discriminate against citizens for any reason.
Gehlot’s comments followed announcements from BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya pradesh who are considering enacting a law against the “jihad of love,” referring to accusations that women are converting to Islam in the name of love and marriage.
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