In its affidavit submitted before the Supreme Court, the Gujarat government stated that the requirement of obtaining permission from the district magistrate before conversion is designed to protect against forcible conversion and to protect freedom of conscience. The affidavit was submitted in response to a plea filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay who sought steps
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