In the wake of ‘Love Jihad’ controversy, Love Jihad row: Muslim youths barred from Garba venues in Godhra have been barred from attending Garba celebrations in Gujarat’s Godhra district, reports on Thursday claimed.
The samiti claims it issued the diktat as Muslim youths enter the garba venues with the intention of luring Hindu girls. “Muslim boys luring Hindu girls at garba venues has always remained a problem in Godhra. Navratri is an auspicious festival. If Muslims have problem with everything including the singing ‘Vande Mataram’, why should they be allowed at garba venues?” alleged Jaimin Shah, one of the leaders of HAHRS.
HAHRS has the backing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), which has asked the garba organisers to carefully check the identity cards of the people entering the premises of garba venues.
Shah has said that ‘Love Jihad’ is a reality and they don’t want it to happen in Gujarat.
Report say that some organisers have decided to allow Muslim youths if they are accompanied by their family members.
Meanwhile, the Muslims too have decided to stay away from the celebrations saying that they don’t want to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere.
Godhra has witnessed numerous communal riots and was the focal point during the 2002 Gujarat riots.