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VHP’s ‘fatwa’ banning Muslims at garba events in violation of Constitution: Mumbai MLA
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Chaitanya Marpakwar , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· September 6, 2026
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Key points The Vishwa Hindu Parishad's move to ban Muslims from attending garba events is reportedly in question. A Mumbai MLA has spoken out against a recent directive.
A Mumbai MLA has spoken out against a recent directive. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad's move to ban Muslims from attending garba events is reportedly in question. This directive has been described as a 'fatwa'.
The MLA's criticism centers on the potential violation of the Constitution. Further details about the situation and the MLA's statement are available from the source.
The MLA's comments suggest that the directive may be at odds with constitutional principles, but specific aspects of the Constitution allegedly being violated are not specified in the available information.
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Category: Local Published: September 6, 2026 Source: Times of India — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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