Garba, a traditional Gujarati dance performed during the Hindu festival of Navratri, has historically seen participation from people of all communities. In recent years, however, several incidents have emerged where Muslims were deliberately targeted and barred from the events following complaints by Hindutva groups.

The most recent viral video comes from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district. Aftaab Hussain, a Kashmiri student of Dr Harisingh Gour University, was assaulted by members of Bajrang Dal, Vishva Hindu Parishad, and Hindu Jagran Manch for attending a garba event.

Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi condemned the attack, strongly criticizing the right-wing groups responsible. “If Kashmiri students can’t even participate in your events, what does sabka saath mein ? You’ve exposed yo

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