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Usha Thakur's Controversial Statement on Non-Hindus in Garba Pandals
- •Former minister Usha Thakur claimed 4.5 lakh Hindu girls leave Garba pandals with non-Hindus annually, leading to 9 lakh births.
- •She demanded non-Hindus be barred from Garba pandals, alleging they enter with ulterior motives, misleading Hindu girls.
- •Thakur criticized commercial Garba events, stating the festival of devotion is turning into a display of fashion.
- •She previously advocated for identity-based entry to Garba pandals in 2022.
- •Minister Vishwas Sarang stated Garba is a prayer, not entertainment, and Muslims must convert to Hinduism to attend.
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Former minister Usha Thakur claimed that every year, 4.5 lakh Hindu girls leave Garba pandals with individuals of other faiths and subsequently give birth to 9 million children. She argued that individuals who do not practice idol worship should be barred from entering these venues.
Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang stated that Garba is a prayer to the Goddess rather than an entertainment program. He asserted that individuals who do not worship idols or sing Vande Mataram have no place at Garba, adding that Muslims should first accept Hinduism if they wish to attend
Usha Thakur previously appealed to event organizers in 2022 to mandate identity cards for entry into Garba pandals, insisting that no attendees should be allowed to enter by concealing their true identity.
