Navaratri, one of the most important Hindu festivals, has once again seen both joyous celebrations and disturbing incidents of violence this year. While lakhs of devotees came together for Durga Puja and Garba festivities, reports from several states showed how Islamists tried to disrupt the events, leading to clashes, arrests, and outrage.

At the same time, many Hindu organisations used the occasion to spread awareness against love jihad and religious conversions, with several pandals restricting entry to non-Hindus. Boards prohibiting the entry of non-Hindus were put up in several events in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Violence over ‘I Love Muhammad’ status in Gujarat

Violence broke out in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after the status of “I Love Muhammad” surfaced on social media during the

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