Demand raised at Hindu Mahila Sanghatan Melava
Sanquelim, Goa – A unanimous demand for the passage of an anti-love jihad law during the Goa Legislative Assembly’s winter session, commencing 12 January 2026, was made at a Hindu Mahila Sanghatan Melava organised by the Ranragini wing of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. The event was held on the evening of 4th January at the Sanquelim Municipal Hall. The convention featured guidance from the Chairperson of Sanquelim Municipality, Mrs. Siddhi Prabhu; Advocate Swati Kerker; Mrs. Rajshree Gadekar of Ranragini; and the Goa State Co-coordinator of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Shri. Govind Chodankar.
Legal weapon necessary against love jihad – Advocate Swati Kerker
Advocate Swati Kerker stated, “Love jihad is a well-planned conspiracy. It is dangerous, and awareness against it must reach every household. The law is a weapon, and it must be used against love jihad. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, we should distribute as gifts the books published by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti on love jihad, halal jihad, and opposition to religious conversion, and create awareness in society on these issues.”
Essential to inculcate good values in children! – Mrs. Siddhi Prabhu
The Chairperson of Sanquelim Municipality, Mrs. Siddhi Prabhu, said, “It is essential to inculcate good values in our children from an early age. We must communicate with them and speak openly. We must keep an eye on their behaviour and conduct.”
Remember our valorous history! – Shri. Govind Chodankar, HJS
The Goa State Co-coordinator of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Shri. Govind Chodankar, said, “We must remember our valorous history. Today, it is the need of the hour to keep ideals such as Mata Jijabai and Rani Padmini before us. To ensure that a law against love jihad is passed in the winter session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, we should meet local MLAs and put forward this demand to them.”
Mrs. Rajshree Gadekar of Ranragini also provided information on the conspiracy of ‘love jihad’. Prominent attendees at the convention included former Sanquelim Municipal Council Chairperson Mrs. Rashmi Desai; former Zilla Panchayat member Mrs. Shubhada Savaikar; and Sarpanch of Harvalem Panchayat Mrs. Pratiksha Naik. A large number of copies of the book ‘Love Jihad’ published by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti were distributed at the event.
