Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Garba Event in Surat Faces Protests Over Muslim Drummers
During a Navratri Garba event in Surat, India, members of the Bajrang Dal and VHP objected to the presence of Muslim drummers.
They protested, leading to a temporary halt.
The organizers apologized and promised to exclude Muslim musicians from future events.
The police were present, and the event continued after the apology.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions regarding religious representation at cultural events.
Bajrang Dal and VHP protested the inclusion of Muslim drummers at a Garba event in Surat.
The incident caused a temporary halt in the event.
Event organizers apologized for the presence of Muslim drummers.
Organizers assured that they would not hire Muslim musicians for future events.
Police were present at the event and no violence was reported.
- Who
- Bajrang Dal and VHP, event organizers, police
- What
- Protest and apology regarding Muslim drummers at a Garba event
- When
- During Navratri, Monday night
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- Protest against inclusion of Muslim drummers at a Hindu religious event.
Event Organizers' View
Bajrang Dal & VHP's View
Inclusion of Musicians
Event Organizers' View
Event organizers stated they had a contract with a Mumbai-based musical band which included both Muslim and Hindu performers, and acknowledged the right-wing group's concerns
Bajrang Dal & VHP's View
Objected to the presence of Muslim musicians at a Hindu religious event, citing the need for adherence to religious practices.
- Event
- Swarna Navratri Garba
- Location
- Surat, Gujarat
- Incident
- Protest against Muslim drummers
- Protesting Groups
- Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad
- Event Organizers
- Dhaval Munjani and Prince Patel
- Outcome
- Organizers apologized and assured no future Muslim musicians
Sources
VIDEO: ‘Darwaze Par Gaumutra Rakhna Chahiye’… Bageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Shastri Opposes Muslim Entry In Garba Events
‘Idol worship opposed in Quran’: AIMIM, Cong slam BJP leader Keshav Upadhye’s Navratri participation remark
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board chief urges Muslim youth not to take part in ‘garba’ events during Navratri
Surat: Garba event organisers apologise after Bajrang Dal flags inclusion of Non-Hindu orchestra staff
