more-inThe State Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Bill, 2017, popularly known as the ‘anti-superstition’ Bill, with minor changes. In his reply, Social Welfare Minister H. Anjaneya said all suggestions given by members would be considered while formulating rules to the Act. The entire Opposition welcomed the Bill and suggested that more attention should be given to creating awareness about prevailing superstitions in various lower caste communities. Mr. Shettar said the law should not be allowed to be misused by corrupt officials and awareness needs to be created among the public about the ill-effects of superstitions. Mr. Revanna suggested it was better the government postpone the Bill till after 2018 polls since passing of the Bill would bring more harm than good to the Congress in the coming elections.

Source: The Hindu November 16, 2017 18:00 UTC