‘Festivals are inclusive’: Amruta Fadnavis differs with VHP’s call to keep Muslims out of garba events
The VHP issued guidelines for organisers to verify the Hindu identity of participants.
Mumbai: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has defended the idea of inclusive celebrations for religious events, stating she sees no issue with Muslims attending Navratri festivities amidst a controversy sparked by Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane. Rane supported the Vishva Hindu Parishad's (VHP) call to bar Muslims from garba and dandiya events, alleging incidents of "love jihad" increasing during such festivals.
Fadnavis, however, emphasized that festivals should be welcoming to all, regardless of community, and that there is no problem with Muslims participating if they enjoy the festival properly.
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