Fadnavis Alleges 'Love Jihad' and 'Vote Jihad' Conspiracy in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has alleged that over one lakh complaints have been filed regarding a 'love jihad' conspiracy, where Hindu women are lured into inter-faith marriages by men with fake identities. Fadnavis also accused opposition parties of 'vote jihad' in recent Lok Sabha elections, drawing sharp reactions from Congress leaders.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has brought to light over one lakh complaints indicating a 'love jihad' conspiracy. He explained that Hindu women are being lured into inter-faith marriages by men using false identities, only to be abandoned later.

At a public event in Kolhapur, Fadnavis also accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition of 'vote jihad' in 14 of Maharashtra’s 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, alleging en masse voting against BJP candidates. He cited the Dhule constituency as an example, where BJP lost due to concentrated voting in a particular assembly segment.

Fadnavis' controversial remarks elicited strong reactions from Congress leaders, who accused him of breaching his constitutional oath and spreading divisive rhetoric for political gain.

(With inputs from agencies.)