The Maharashtra Garba controversy is intensifying ahead of Navratri, with Amruta Fadnavis taking a different position from calls to restrict Muslim participation in Garba and Dandiya events.Amruta Fadnavis has said that festivals should be inclusive and that she sees nothing wrong with a Muslim person attending a Garba event and enjoying the celebrations peacefully. Her remarks come amid a growing controversy over guidelines issued by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).The VHP has called for Muslims to be kept out of Garba and Dandiya events across Maharashtra and has suggested measures including checking Aadhaar cards and applying tilak to attendees to verify Hindu identity. BJP MLA Nitesh Rane has backed the call, citing concerns around safety and the cultural and religious character of Navratri celebrations.The issue has now triggered a wider debate over religious identity, cultural traditions, security at public events and whether major festivals should be open to people from different communities. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: September 10, 2026, 20:50 IST
