Garba night
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Navaratri festivities stir debate over rising exclusion of minorities
Garba, a traditional Gujarati dance performed during the Hindu festival of Navratri, has historically seen participation from people of all communities. In recent years, however, several incidents have emerged where Muslims were…
- India
UP: Female anchor forced to leave Dandiya event in Jhansi over religion
In yet another incident of growing intolerance towards minorities, a Muslim anchor was reportedly forced to leave a Dandiya event in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi after the venue owner refused to activate the…
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Greet garba-goes with cow urine to keep non-Hindus out: VHP
The nine-day Navratri, a major Hindu festival, began on October 15. On the occasion, people cutting across religious lines take part in festive fervour. However, far-right Hindutva organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad has…
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Gujarat: Garba venue attacked, accused thrashed in public as villagers cheer
Kheda: On Monday night, a mob of 150 to 200 people from the minority community allegedly attacked a Garba venue in Undhela village of Kheda district. Eight persons were injured including a Gram…
