He is the first to be arrested under a new anti-conversion law that targets "love jihad" - a term used by radical Hindu groups to accuse Muslim men of converting Hindu women by marriage. What is the 'love jihad' law? Another four states - Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka and Assam - are also planning to bring in laws against "love jihad". In October, a popular jewelry brand withdrew an advertisement featuring an interfaith couple after right-wing radical groups accused them of promoting "love jihad." And then in November, authorities accused Netflix pointing to a scene in the television series, ‘A Suitable Boy’, where a Hindu woman and a Muslim man kiss at a temple.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 03, 2020 15:33 UTC