Venkatesh
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BREAKING: Spot gold extends its selloff to -$400/oz on the day, now trading at $4,500/oz for the first time since February 2nd.

























The Maharashtra anti-conversion bill is worse than the worst of such laws, such as the one in UP. These laws already criminalise even genuine conversions, make it risky for interfaith couples to marry, and require prior permission for conversion. But the Maharashtra law now penalises anyone even endorsing conversion documents and prohibits conversion by ‘brainwashing through education’. These broad terms can be used to arrest people arbitrarily, which is the purpose of this Bill. For example, if someone reads a holy book and learns about the religion from a learned scholar, will it be considered brainwashing? It even allows police to initiate investigations on their own, without any complaint. In practical terms, this means that even if a conversion isn’t objected to by the person’s family members, police can still arrest them. The irony is that such a law is being introduced in Babasaheb Ambedkar’s land — the same state where he converted to Buddhism along with 3–6 lakh people. This is a brazen violation of the right to privacy. The Supreme Court has held that this right includes the freedom to choose or not choose a faith. After all, the Preamble to the Constitution promises everyone the liberty of “thought, expression, belief, faith and worship.” 🔗 indianexpress.com/article/cities…











