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VHP’s Muslim-free Garba, Aadhaar checks: Aaditya asks, ‘Who gave them certificates of Hindutva?’
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The VHP's stance on Muslim participation in these events has been made clear by Nair. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has decided to exclude Muslims from participating in Garba and Dandiya programmes during Navratri.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has decided to exclude Muslims from participating in Garba and Dandiya programmes during Navratri. This decision was made by the organisation, according to its spokesperson and joint secretary Shriraj Nair.
The Navratri celebrations are set to begin next month. The VHP's stance on Muslim participation in these events has been made clear by Nair.
Further details on this decision can be found in the source publication, which reports on the VHP's opposition to Muslim participation in Garba and Dandiya programmes.
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Category: News Published: September 8, 2026 Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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