Muslims Barred From Mumbai Garba Event, BJP MLA Lays Down Tilak, Family Rules
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Muslims barred from Mumbai garba event, BJP MLA lays down tilak, family rules
At a Borivali garba event launch, BJP leaders said Muslims would need to wear a tilak and worship the goddess to attend. The statements add to the wider Maharashtra dispute over Muslim participation in Navratri garba and dandiya events.
'Apply tilak and worship goddess': Mumbai garba event announces muslim entry restrictions
A Mumbai garba event in Borivali has announced restrictions on Muslim entry, with BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay saying attendees must wear a tilak and worship the goddess. Aadhaar checks will also be carried out before entry, organisers said.
The BJP has imposed conditions for Muslims to enter the Garba event in Borivali, Mumbai. BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay said that Muslims participating in the Garba event will have to wear a tilak (a mark of hair) and worship the goddess. Earlier, Maharashtra government minister Nitesh Rane had also opposed the entry of Muslims into Garba events during Navratri. This year, Sharadiya Navratri will run from October 11th to 19th. Garba and Dandiya events …
Garba: There is a controversy in Maharashtra over the issue of banning Muslims from participating in Navratri Garba programs. Now a BJP MLA has taken a tough stand on this. Muslims have been banned from entering the biggest Garba festival held in Borivali.
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