Home Minister Rajnath Singh said he supports the freedom to follow any religion but was of the opinion that a debate is needed as the mass conversions is a matter of concern for any country.
The most common types of harassment reported in the survey were "sexual stories or jokes that were offensive" and "offensive remarks about appearance, body or sexual activities." However, more serious transgressions were also reported as common.
Giri further stated that he wants politicians to stop using the word Dalits and call the members of his community SCs, STs and OBCs as mandated by the Constitution. He asserted that he has faced casteist comments himself but wants Gharwapsi of people to Hinduism.