Hindu participation
Strict Hindu-Only Policy at Nagpur Garba Events: Aadhaar Checks, Religious Verification, and Political Backlash
Sep 25, 2025 03:02 pm CST
During the ongoing Navratri celebrations in Nagpur, Garba organizers have implemented stringent entry requirements following Vishwa Hindu Parishad directives. Participants must now provide Aadhaar verification, bow before Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, and apply tilak, sparking political controversy between BJP supporters and opposition critics who claim these measures foster communal divisions.
