The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday issued an advisory to only allow Hindus entry to garba events, and advised organisers to check the Aadhaar card of entrants for identification.
While state minister and senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule said organisers have the right to set conditions of entry at an event, provided it is being held with police permission, Congress’ Vijay Wadettiwar slammed the VHP for wanting to “set society on fire”.
This comes just days before Navratri begins on Monday. The festival will continue till October 1.
“VHP and Bajrang Dal workers will monitor the events. Garba is a form of worship, not entertainment. Those who do not have faith in the goddess should not be part of it,” VHP national spokesperson Shriraj Nair told PTI.
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