Thursday, September 25, 2008

Advani for conversion debate but against ban on conversions


Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha L.K. Advani today called for a national debate on religious conversion, even as he rejected the idea of imposing a ban on conversion.Advani said he has discussed the issue with religious leaders and bishops and all have supported the idea of a national debate and inter-religious dialogue.
“However, a campaign against conversion cannot and must not become a campaign against any community,” he said.
“In our country there can be no justification for violence or vandalism in the name of religion,” said the BJP stalwart.
Responding to a query on the demand of Hindu religious leaders for a ban on conversions, Advani said he was against it.
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