Gujarat to amend marriage registration rules, cites 'misuse' of existing norms

Key Highlights

• He said several people and social organisations had urged the government to amend the marriage registration rules to prevent misuse of procedural gaps.
• Referring to what he termed “love jihad”, Mr . Sanghavi said it amounted to a “cultural invasion” and asserted that the BJP government could no longer ignore the issue.
• He said the amendments are aimed at strengthening safeguards in the registration process.
• He said objections and suggestions on the proposed amendments are now invited from the public for 30 days.
• “People and organisations can register their suggestions and objections on the Health and Family Welfare Department’s website.