VHP issues guidelines to bar Muslims from Maharashtra garba events

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has released a set of guidelines aimed at excluding Muslims from garba events held in Maharashtra. The organization stated that the measures are intended to preserve the traditional character of the dance festival. Telangana Today reported the announcement, noting that the VHP’s directive applies to all public and private garba gatherings in the state. Critics have described the move as discriminatory, but the VHP has not provided further clarification on enforcement mechanisms. No official response from the Maharashtra government has been recorded yet.