MP: VHP puts up posters banning entry of non-Hindus in garba pandals in Ratlam

Chandan Sharma, VHP’s Dharm Prachar Vibhag district secretary for Ratlam, said  non-Hindu men indulge in objectionable activities by entering the garba pandals where dance is performed hailing Goddess Durga.

“The entry of non-Hindu youths had led to controversies at many places last year. By putting up such posters, non-Hindu people are being told not to enter the garba and Durga pandals so that such incidents can be avoided,” he said.

Sharma said VHP workers are placing such posters with the consent of the festival organising committees.

Ratlam Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Abhishek Gehlot said the administration has not received any complaint in this regard.

“The administration will look into the issue (the posters) in case of any complaint,” he said.