Buddhism Separate Religion From Hinduism: Gujarat Government Issues Circular Saying Hindus Converting To Buddhism Must Seek Permission
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On the 8th of April, the Gujarat government issued a circular stating that since Buddhism is a separate religion and thus any conversions from Hinduism to Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism would be permitted only after obtaining the concerned district magistrate’s approval under the provisions of the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, 2003. The state home department issued this directive on the 8th of April to allay concerns about how conversion petitions are handled.
- 12 Apr 2024
- WerIndia
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