1. VHP bars Muslims from Garba, Dandiya events across Maharashtra

VHP bars Muslims from Garba, Dandiya events across Maharashtra

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  • The Vishwa Hindu Parishad VHP has barred Muslims from participating in Garba and Dandiya events across Maharashtra during Navratri.
  • The organisation has issued guidelines asking organisers to verify participants’ Hindu identity before allowing entry.
  • The guidelines reportedly call for Aadhaar checks and tilak for those attending the events.
  • The move has sparked controversy and criticism, with opponents calling the rules discriminatory and divisive.

Source: thequint.com

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