The Hindu Marriages Bill : "Today, we are proud to be Hindu Pakistanis" : Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani

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The Hindu Marriages Bill : "Today, we are proud to be Hindu Pakistanis" : Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani

http://www.dawn.com/news/1305970/pr...oday-senate-body-approves-hindu-marriage-bill

In what appears to be a New Year's gift for Hindu minorities in Pakistan, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights unanimously approved the much-awaited Hindu Marriages Bill on Monday.

Earlier in September, the Natio*nal Assembly had passed the Hindu Marriage Bill 2016, thus paving the way for the adoption of a comprehensive and widely-acceptable family law for Hindus living in Pakistan.

The bill will enable the Hindu community to get their marriages registered and to appeal in courts of law in cases of separation.

There are penalties for violating the provisions of the bill, which allows Hindus to finally have a proof of marriage document called the shadiparat, similar to the nikahnama for Muslims.

The bill also allows separated Hindu persons to remarry. Clause 17 of the bill states that a Hindu widow "shall have the right to re-marry of her own will and consent after the death of her husband provided a period of six months has lapsed after the husband’s death".

The Senate committee under the chair of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Senator Nasreen Jalil took up the bill for discussion.

Soon after the bill was approved, the committee room 4 in Parliament House echoed with jubilation as senators and officials of different ministries started thumping their desks.

Minority member in National Assembly Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani called the move a new year's gift for Hindus living in Pakistan.

"Today, we are proud to be Hindu Pakistanis after the approval of the bill. Hindus will now be able to get registered their marriages and also apply for divorce under family laws," he said.

Top constitutional expert Senator Aitzaz Ahsan said the bill is in accordance with the essence of the Constitution.

Ahsan clarified that the bill was not in contrast with Islamic jurisprudence as Islam emphasises protection of minorities.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Excellent news. Well done.

Will the State care to register my marriage in future ? Well probably not as Mullah and Mullah's fear is higher than anything.

 

[Pakistanian]

Why are they calling this a gift? We should be ashamed that the govt has denied Hindu citizens their rights until 2017!. Dr Ramesh or Hindus don't have to be proud of Pakistan to show his allegiance.

 

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Ramesh Kumar hints ‘Govt change’ bad conditions after budget

Dr Ramesh Kumar said, he was seeing worsening situation and change of the government this year. “The situation will further worsen after a difficult budget,” talking to ARY News he said.

“I am knowing things thus not seeing the PML-N government to remain in power,” he said. “After difficult conditions where the game will head will clear in September and October,” he said.

He said,”It is going to be seen, the conditions will improve with re-election or any other setup emerges”.

“I am also seeing Nawaz Sharif’s U-turn to the anti-establishment stance,” he said.

“If the political situation turns toward the PTI’s founder, it will bring more destruction for the country”, he said.

Ramesh Kumar said,” I have remained associated with the PTI’s founder and running a government is not possible for him,” he added. “His stars are good but running a country is difficult for him,” he said. ” There is a zero possibility that the PTI founder can guide the country towards betterment”, he said.

“The country’s future being seen bright in Year 2025,” he said. “It is to be seen that the betterment will come with the re-election or introduction of a new setup,” Ramesh Kumar said.

“It is likely that the set-up comes with consensus of all stakeholders,” he added.

Ramesh Kumar hints 'Govt change' bad conditions after budget

ISLAMABAD: People's Party leader Dr Ramesh Kumar has hinted at change in government and worsening political conditions in an interview with the ARY News.

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