IndiaA garba event in Chhattisgarh's Durg turned chaotic when members of right-wing organizations such as Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) disrupted the gathering, objecting to the presence of Muslim youth. During the event, a scuffle occurred on stage, resulting in the pushing of Congress district president Dheeraj Bakliwal. The incident followed the sharing of an event poster by an NSUI member, which included information about free entry. While Bakliwal stated that the event was open to all, VHP representative Ramlochan Tiwari called for stricter entry checks to exclude Muslims. Authorities have filed a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved. Separately, a similar controversy arose in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, where an event organizer requested non-Hindus and Muslims to leave, prompting backlash from performer Aditya Gadhvi who distanced himself from the statement. Gujarat VHP spokesperson Hitendrasinh Rajput justified the action as a standard practice by Bajrang Dal volunteers.
Bias read (Conservative): The article highlights actions taken by right-wing groups like Bajrang Dal and VHP, emphasizing their efforts to restrict non-Hindu attendance at cultural events. The narrative frames these groups as proactive in protecting religious identity, while the disruption caused by their actions is noted. S
