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Aditya Gadhvi Denies Involvement in Garba Exclusion Controversy
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News18•16-10-2026, 18:51
Aditya Gadhvi Denies Involvement in Garba Exclusion Controversy
- •Gujarati folk singer Aditya Gadhvi distanced himself from a controversial announcement asking Muslims and non-Hindus to leave his garba event in Ahmedabad.
- •During the programme at Savvana Party Plot, anchor Akash Trivedi publicly asked non-Hindus to leave, citing the presence of the Vishva Hindu Parishad to protect Sanatan Dharma.
- •A video of the incident went viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism and debate regarding religious exclusion at cultural celebrations.
- •Gadhvi clarified on Instagram that neither he nor his team was consulted, stating that a group had taken control of the backstage area to make the announcement without his consent.
- •The singer emphasized that garba has traditionally united people across all faiths and that his stage is dedicated solely to music and devotion.
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Aditya Gadhvi clarified that he was not consulted after an anchor at his Ahmedabad garba event announced that Muslims and non-Hindus should leave the venue.
Anchor and radio jockey Akash Trivedi publicly asked non-Hindus and Muslims to leave the garba venue, citing the presence of Vishva Hindu Parishad members to protect Sanatan Dharma.
Gadhvi emphasized that garba has historically united people across religious and community boundaries, stating that the traditional dance has never asked participants for their surnames.
