Entirely predictably, these astonishingly ill-considered (and many argue, outright immoral) new laws have immediately resulted in immense pain. The way things are these days, [love jihad] will only culminate in nar-shaghar or mass extermination.”It should be noted these noxious prejudices are not exclusive to Hindus. As a product of an interfaith marriage myself -- and married to someone of another faith -- I feel that this is very personal. It’s tragic.”In just a few weeks, India Love Project has attracted almost 30,000 followers, and an unstoppable barrage of private messages and pleas for assistance. I think where there was little hope, I’ve learnt to have hope.”Vivek Menezes is a writer based in Goa, India.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 17, 2020 20:26 UTC