Bangalore: An ex-alumni of Roshni Nilaya where she did MSW degree studies, Energy minister Shobha Karandlaje has on Monday given a clarion call to all Hindus in state not to get converted to any minority religion, under the lure of cash or kind, but that they should stand up against such attempts to convert them only to continue their miseries in life thereafter.

Shobha stated that it has come to the notice of state Govt. that proselytisation (change over to another religion) is taking place in Kerala and other West coast Karnataka regions. Hindus are getting converted under various attractions of body, money and materials.

She warned those who indulge in such nasty activities in the minority religious communities, that they would face strong disciplinary actions. Shobha was speaking after a “costume” Puranic play, organized on stage by Arya Ediga Samaj and Maruthi Kripa Poshitha Natak Mandali(a drama company) in city on Monday.

Conversion in city was a social evil and all Hindus have to unite and fight this disease, the Energy minister pronounced. She also regret that dramas were disappearing against the onslaught of video programmes on TV.

BBMP deputy mayor Harish who was present, asked parents and wards to keep off their children(students) from shows that indulge in bad or immoral scenes that shown on Television.