Hindutva push in Bjp-ruled states
A look at some of the new rules in ‘saffron’ states shows a growing inclination towards RSS ideology
Gita and holy texts of other religions.
GUJARAT Changes in textbooks:
In 2014, the government mandated books by RSS education wing member Deenanath Batra that credits ancient India for many scientific discoveries in all government primary and secondary schools.
Stringent punishment for cow slaughter:
In 2011, the state government made cow and progeny slaughter and transportation illegal and introduced 3-7 year imprisonment for offenders. It now proposes to enhance the punishment to 10 years.
Only state to give cash incentives to cow protectors with top performer getting ₹3.75 lakh.
Cow vigilantes: JHARKHAND Cow Slaughter Act:
The government has strictly enforced a law to prevent cow slaughter enacted by previous BJP government of Arjun Munda. It now plans to make cow slaughter a non-bailable offence.
Renaming institutions:
Ranchi University recently mooted a proposal to rename the famous “Ranchi College” after “Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay”. The proposal has been stalled fornow.
Change in conversion law:
Chief minister Raghubar Das said a penalty for alleged forceful conversion by Christian missionaries will be enacted and started a helpline for people to register complaints of religious conversion.