If the bill becomes a law, it would put Portugal alongside European countries which already have full or partial bans.

New Delhi: The Portuguese Parliament passed a new law on Friday, October 18, prohibiting the wearing of burqas and niqabs in public. This bill was introduced by the right-wing party Chega.

How much fine for wearing a burqa?

According to this law, anyone wearing a burqa or niqab in public places could face a fine of 200 to 4,000 euros ($234-$4,670) or Rs 20,000 to Rs 4 lakh. Furthermore, anyone attempting to force someone to wear a burqa could face up to three years in prison.

If the bill becomes a law, it would put Portugal alongside European countries, including France, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands, which already have full or partial bans.

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