UP Women's Commission Chief Babita Singh Chauhan Alleges 'Gym Jihad' in Conversion Case

• Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission Chairperson Babita Singh Chauhan made controversial remarks on religious conversion and women's safety, specifically targeting gyms.
• She stated, "There is probably no other place with as much 'jihad' as there is in gyms," comparing 'Gym Jihad' people to dangerous snakes.
• The statement follows a case from Mirzapur where a woman alleged emotional blackmail, extortion, and forced conversion by a gym trainer.
• Chauhan also commented on the burqa, questioning its necessity for women visiting the commission and citing an instance of a man disguised in one.
• The Mirzapur racket was exposed when a woman reported being blackmailed with photos/videos, extorted, and pressured to convert after befriending a gym trainer.

Why It Matters: UP Women's Commission chief alleges 'Gym Jihad' and links gyms to religious conversion rackets.