Nagpur: The first night of Navaratri Garba celebrations on Nagpur’s outskirts ended in controversy as events were abruptly halted. Police cited the 10 pm loudspeaker deadline, but organisers alleged they were asked to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) — a requirement absent from any official guideline. The dual narrative has sparked questions over whether Garba fell victim to police rules or political overreach.

VHP’s Role Under the Scanner

When Nagpur Today questioned Prashant Titre, General Secretary, VHP (Vidarbha Region) , on how the organisation could issue an NOC, he admitted it was provided only on the organisers’ request.

“Since they needed it, we provided it. Earlier, due to certain incidents, we had taken the initiative to put

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