Chaos à l'événement de garba du Chhattisgarh alors que les travailleurs de droite créent un tollé sur la présence de musulmans

Chaos erupted at a garba event in Chhattisgarh’s Durg on Wednesday after members of right-wing groups allegedly disrupted the gathering due to the presence of Muslim youth. According to reports, the incident occurred when workers from Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) arrived at the event and entered the stage, sparking a scuffle. The conflict reportedly involved Congress district president and former mayor Dheeraj Bakliwal, who was seen being pushed during the altercation. Footage of the incident, captured on video and shared online, shows the right-wing activists objecting to the presence of Muslim attendees. The dispute appears to have originated after an NSUI office-bearer named Adil Khan posted a promotional poster for the event on social media, highlighting free entry passes. As the garba event continued, members of the right-wing groups reached the venue and confronted organizers, questioning the inclusion of Muslim youth. One of the organizers’ opponents took to the stage to raise objections, prompting a heated exchange that quickly turned physical. In one clip, a man is seen shoving Bakliwal before others intervened to calm the situation. Bakliwal later stated that the event was open to all and emphasized that entry was based on faith and respect for the festival. However, VHP member Ramlochan Tiwari reportedly opposed the participation of Muslim youths in the garba and called for stricter entry checks. Police have since registered a case against the individuals involved, citing sections of the Bengal Nagpur Railway Act related to causing hurt, rioting, and using offensive language in public. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible. Similar tensions arose earlier this week at a garba event in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, where non-Hindus and Muslims were asked to leave the venue. Popular Gujarati singer Aditya Gadhvi distanced himself from the incident, stating it did not reflect his views. A video circulating online showed an anchor requesting non-Hindus and Muslims to exit the event, citing the involvement of the VHP in protecting “Sanatan Dharma.” Gujarat VHP spokesperson Hitendrasinh Rajput defended the move, explaining it was a standard practice by Bajrang Dal volunteers at such events. In Chhattisgarh, Hindu organizations have warned of potential protests unless authorities take action on their complaints. The investigation into the Durg incident continues, with police awaiting results from the CCTV analysis.