Stop forced conversion; it’s a dark reality, says Deepak Perwani

Deepak Perwani, a key figure in Pakistan’s fashion industry, has taken a bold position on the country’s common issue of forced conversions.

Perwani used his social media platform to speak out against this troubling trend, emphasizing the dire situation of Hindu girls who are frequently compelled to convert to Islam to marry Muslim men.

He reflected on the trend of Hindu girls being pressured into conversion for marriage, as well as the lack of mutual conversions, highlighting the inherent imbalance and unfairness in such situations.

He criticized the current condition of things in Pakistan, asking for an end to forced conversions and denouncing the relevant authorities’ apparent apathy in resolving this critical matter.

“So only Hindu girls want to convert to marry Muslims in Pakistan and no Muslim girl ever converts to marry a Hindu in Pakistan?” said the fashion designer. “Stop forced conversions. It’s a dark reality that Pakistan needs to change if it wants to move forward.”

So only #Hindu girls want to convert to marry #Muslims in #pakistan and no Muslim girls ever converts to marry a Hindu in pakistan . Stop #forcedconversions . It’s a dark reality that pakistan needs to change if it wants to move forward . Shame on #HumanRights #hrcp pic.twitter.com/82gmMFnBZh

— Deepak perwani (@DPerwani) December 19, 2023

Despite the probable backlash, the designer, recognized for his major influence and vocal on social problems, chose to speak out against the common forced conversions.

Perwani’s social media activity, notably on X, has been a forum for him to communicate his views on an array of sociopolitical issues. He has previously spoken on multiple themes, including economic policy, governance, and the emergence of multinational brands in Pakistan.

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