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Reporting agrees that the remarks sparked criticism and that Sharma defended them by framing garba as worship rather than entertainment.
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BJP MLA’s garba remark draws criticism
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A viral video shows Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma inviting Muslim men to Navratri garba events with their mothers and sisters.
Opposition leaders, including Congress MLA Arif Masood, criticized the remarks as vile and offensive.
The video’s authenticity was not independently verified.
Sharma defended his comments by saying garba is a form of worship rather than entertainment.
Why it mattersThe row could shape how religious events handle interfaith participation and political rhetoric.
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He also stood by his invitation for Muslim families to participate.
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The video’s authenticity was not independently verified, so that detail remains unresolved. Further reporting could clarify the context of the remarks and the extent of the reaction.
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A viral video shows Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma inviting Muslim men to Navratri garba events alongside their mothers and sisters. The remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition leaders, including Congress MLA Arif Masood, who called them vile and offensive. The authenticity of the video was not independently verified. Sharma responded by saying garba is worship rather than entertainment and repeated his invitation for Muslim families to participate.
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‘Bring your mothers, sisters’: BJP MLA on Muslims coming for garba during Navratri, draws ire | India News
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A viral video surfaced showing Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma inviting Muslim men to Navratri garba events alongside their mothers and sisters, sparking sharp criticism from opposition leaders like Congress MLA Arif Masood, who condemned the remarks as vile and offensive. Hindustan Times could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. In response to the backlash, Sharma defended his statements by stating that garba is a form of worship rather than entertainment, while doubling down on his invitation for Muslim families to participate.