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“We offered them sweets for 150 years, still they attacked us”: Hindus in Gujarat’s Bahiyal village end Topru-Sakar tradition with Muslims after stone pelting...

OpIndia Staff -
However, during Navratri recently, Hindus performing Garba in Bahiyal were attacked with stones by Islamists. The Islamic rioters also targeted Hindu shops and temples. In view of the violent display of Islamist hatred for Hindus, the local Hindus decided to completely stop this tradition on New Year's Day.
News Reports

Molestation, obscenity, violence, and love jihad by Islamic fundamentalists in Garba pandals: 17 incidents to understand why a ban on their entry is necessary

सौम्या सिंह -
A look at the incidents makes it clear that the demand to ban non-Hindus from entering Garba pandals is not religious discrimination, but a measure to address a serious issue relating to women's safety.
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As VHP issues a checklist to ensure only Hindus participate in Garba events, read why Muslims have been barred from the sacred celebrations

Rukma Rathore -
Muslim males have been infamous for concealing their faith and luring Hindu girls during garba events in Navratri.
News Reports

Surat: Garba event organisers apologise, cancel contract after Bajrang Dal flags inclusion of non-Hindu orchestra staff

OpIndia Staff -
Hindu organizations in Surat intervened after learning that Muslim musicians were included in a Navratri orchestra, prompting organizers to apologize and assure it would not happen again.
News Reports

‘Christianisation’ of Hindu festivals? Axis Bank triggers outrage with a new ad campaign featuring a Santa Claus at Navratri Garba event

OpIndia Staff -
Axis Bank has triggered outrage after its Diwali ad campaign showed Santa Claus gatecrashing Navratri Garba, with netizens accusing the brand of “Christianising” Hindu festivals.
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‘Nagrik Devo Bhav’ – GST ‘Bachat Utsav’ reforms to begin from 22 September, first day of Navratri: PM Modi

OpIndia Staff -
The Prime Minister emphasised that the GST Bachat Utsav will benefit poor, middle class, farmers and MSMEs. He called it a double bonanza combining income tax relief with lower GST rates.
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Gujarat: Muslims put up a board banning Garba near Mosques, Dargahs and Madrasas in a village, FIR filed after outraged Hindus filed complaint

OpIndia Staff -
A board banning Garba near a mosque in Nani Bhagol, Gujarat, triggered protests from Hindu groups who called it unconstitutional.
News Reports

Hindu religious flags removed ahead of Navratri in Damoh, Hindu groups demand suspension of official

OpIndia Staff -
Collector Sudhir Kochar confirmed that notices have been issued in the matter and a report will be submitted to the state by 10th April. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shrutikirti Somvanshi assured a high-level inquiry into the matter to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
News Reports

How Navratri, once targeted by jihadis has become the safest in Gujarat: Read the role of Bajrang Dal, Hindu unity, and the BJP govt

Krunalsinh Rajput -
Over the past two years, Hindu organisations started receiving support from common Hindus across both big cities and small towns. These organisations remained vigilant during the Navratri festival.
News Reports

Indore: Amir Khan enters Garba pandal with minor girl posing as ‘Aman’, objectonable photos of many girls found in his mobile

OpIndia Staff -
The Hindu organisation reported that Aamir Khan had allegedly attended the Garba event with many girls, including minors. Upon checking his mobile phone, they discovered explicit pictures alongside chat conversations.
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