Warning Against Forced Conversions: Protest March Held in Kalewadi
Pimpri : A large protest march was held in Kalewadi on Sunday against alleged illegal religious conversions. The ‘Aakrosh Morcha’, attended by thousands of residents including women, was organised to demand strict action against those accused of luring people into conversion through inducements and superstition.
The march proceeded from Panchnath Chowk to Abhaji Nanekar Chowk, drawing participation from several political leaders and social activists. Among those present were MLA Shankar Jagtap, MLA Gopichand Padalkar, MLA Uma Khapre, and other local representatives.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Shankar Jagtap warned the administration against ignoring the issue, stating that public patience should not be tested. He alleged that vulnerable sections were being targeted through misleading practices and called for strict enforcement of laws to curb such activities. He also urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious incidents to authorities.
MLA Gopichand Padalkar emphasized that merely having laws is not enough, and their effective implementation is crucial. He stated that failure to act in time could lead to wider unrest across the state.
Key Demands:
- Immediate arrest of individuals allegedly involved in illegal religious conversions.
- Investigation and closure of places accused of promoting superstition.
- Strict legal action, including invocation of stringent laws, against those disturbing social harmony in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
“The administration should not test the patience of the Hindu community; otherwise, it will be responsible for the consequences,”
- MLA Shankar Jagtap
“Laws alone are not enough strict implementation is necessary to curb such activities,”
- MLA Gopichand Padalkar
