Love Jihad law has started a new controversy, while a section of people are supporting the BJP for bringing the law others are slamming the national party for politicizing religion and choice. The word 'love jihad' is particularly used to insinuate that the union is not out of affection, but with the sole intent to convert the partner. The proposed laws by the four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Haryana -- seek to stop that.
Various incidents of love jihad have come into the limelight recently. Following that the debate of love jihad is gaining momentum now. Recently, TMC MP Nusrat Jahan also responded to the ongoing debate of love jihad. She said, "Love is very personal. Love and jihad don't go hand-in-hand. Just before polls, people come up with topics like this. It is a personal choice who you want to be with. Be in love and start falling in love with each other. Don't make religion a political tool."
Previously, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot too slammed the BJP over love jihad. Gehlot on his Twitter had written, "Love Jihad is a word manufactured by BJP to divide the Nation & disturb communal harmony. Marriage is a matter of personal liberty, bringing a law to curb it is completely unconstitutional & it will not stand in any court of law. Jihad has no place in Love."
"They are creating an environment in the nation where consenting adults would be at the mercy of state power. Marriage is a personal decision & they are putting curbs on it, which is like snatching away personal liberty."
"It seems a ploy to disrupt communal harmony, fuel social conflict & disregard constitutional provisions like the state not discriminating against citizens on any ground," added Gehlot.