Leaders of different religions in Karnataka have joined hands against homosexuality and asked the government not to come under pressure to legalise this unnatural act. Under the banner of Karnataka Dharmika Sauharda Vedike, the religious leaders held a press conference on 6 February in Bangalore and raised strong voice in support of stable family and against homosexuality. They welcomed the recent verdict of the Supreme Court upholding the sanctity of Section 377 of Indian Penal Code which holds homosexuality as a criminal offence. The conference was addressed by Maulana Mohammad Yousuf Kanni, Convenor, Karnataka Dharmika Sauharda Vedike, Bangalore; Shree Shivarudra Mahaswamigalu, Belimata Mahasamsthana, Bangalore; Mr. Gyani Baldev Sing, Priest, Sri Gurusing Sabha, Bangalore; Dr. Belgami Mohammad Saad, Secretary, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Karnataka; Maulana Maqsood Imran, Imam, City Jamia Masjid, Bangalore; and Father Ronnie Prabhu, PRO Archbishop, Bangalore. They issued a joint declaration in support of stable family, healthy society and against homosexuality.
KARNATAKA RELIGIOUS LEADERS JOIN HANDS AGAINST HOMOSEXUALITY
Leaders of different religions in Karnataka have joined hands against homosexuality and asked the government not to come under pressure to legalise this unnatural act. Under the banner of Karnataka Dharmika Sauharda Vedike, the religious leaders held a press conference on 6 February
