"High chance that religious conversion bill will be reintroduced in Vidhan Sabha": Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 28 (ANI): Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel on Thursday said that several key bills, including those related to religious conversion, universities, and amendments to the law on MLAs' pensions, are likely to be introduced during the upcoming monsoon session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, scheduled to begin from September 1.
He said the Speaker has called an all-party meeting to ensure smooth proceedings and focus on matters of public interest.
"From September 1, the monsoon session of the Vidhan Sabha will start. In this regard, the Speaker has called an all-party meeting to discuss how to conduct productive work, debate, and resolve issues in the public interest. There is a high chance that legislative work will be done in the Vidhan Sabha this time," Rajasthan Minister Patel told ANI.
He said some pending bills referred to the Select Committee are also expected to be taken up during the session.

"Some bills pending with the Select Committee are expected to be discussed. Key bills anticipated include those related to universities, religious conversion, and amendments to existing laws on MLAs' pensions, cooperatives, taxes, and motor vehicles... A bill regarding coaching institutes is currently under consideration by the select committee, which will subsequently present it to the Vidhan Sabha. There is also a high chance that religious conversion will be reintroduced in the Vidhan Sabha," he said.
Earlier, on Wednesday, Jogaram Patel expressed confidence in India's economic resilience in response to the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian exports, which came into effect on August 27.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' and 'Made in India' initiatives have boosted the country's manufacturing capabilities.
"Since PM Modi has given the slogans of Make in India and adoption of Made in India products, all Indian companies have started manufacturing most products in India. I have full faith that PM Modi will never bow down and will never take any decision that is against the country. 50% US tariffs will not affect the Indian economy, and we will soon become the third largest economy in the world," Patel said.
The new tariffs were introduced under Executive Order 14329, signed by US President Donald Trump on August 6, 2025, titled "Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation."
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated that the Secretary of Homeland Security has deemed it necessary to modify the Harmonised Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) in line with the executive order.
The higher duties are applicable to all Indian products entered for consumption in the U.S. or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption. (ANI)