Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Opposes VHP Ban on Muslim Garba Participation
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opposed the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s call to bar Muslims from attending Garba and Dandiya events during Navratri in Maharashtra, calling the stance unconstitutional. He emphasized that India’s Constitution guarantees equal rights to all religions and urged communities to unite. The VHP defended its position, citing religious reasons, while Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane supported the move. Navratri celebrations begin in October.
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