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Social organisations hold demonstration against anti-rape law

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Several social and religious organisations today demonstrated against the anti-rape law and the proposed lowering of age of consent for sex from 18 to 16.

Various outfits, including Jamaat-E-Islami Hind, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, All Saint Church, Masihi Shakti Samiti today held protest here against the proposed law and termed it "funny".

"The decision of the government clearly shows its inclination towards directionless western culture. It is unfortunate and the opinion of law ministry that it will bring down rate of crime against women is simply funny," a joint statement said here.

"Pre-marriage sexual relationship with or without consent is not acceptable. The proposed law will promote illegal relationship," the statement said.

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First Published: Mar 15 2013 | 10:35 PM IST

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