Goa BJP MLA Michael Lobo has stressed the necessity of amending laws to punish those who hurt religious sentiments. He proposes strict action, including 15 days to one month of imprisonment without bail, to deter such acts. Lobo plans to address this issue in the upcoming Monsoon Assembly session to prevent tensions from escalating and promote unity. He urges Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to consider amendments to combat religious insensitivity.
Chief Minister Sawant echoes Lobo’s sentiments, vowing zero tolerance for statements that incite religious tensions. Recent complaints against social worker Shreya Dhargalkar for disrespectful remarks towards goddesses prompted swift police action. Sawant condemns such acts and emphasizes the importance of deterring divisive behavior on social media platforms. He reaffirms the government’s commitment to uphold religious harmony and promises legal repercussions for those who violate it.
Goa has witnessed previous incidents of religious insensitivity, prompting lawmakers to take a firm stance against such behavior.