By News Desk
Hyderabad: Alleging that the entry of minorities would lead to ‘love jihad’, Telangana Bajrang Dal convener Siva Ramulu on Thursday, October 3, called for a ban of non-Hindus at Dandiya pandals during the Navaratri celebrations.
This year, Navaratri celebrations will take place from October 3 to October 12. During this time, people, especially young men and women take part in the traditional and garba dance celebrations.
Warning Navaratri organisers against employing people other than Hindus as bouncers, Ramulu said, “Dhandiya program is special in Ammavari Navratri celebrations. However, the participation of people from other religions increases the chances for ‘love jihad’ to occur,” Ramulu claimed.
He further said that if non-Hindus are employed as bouncers or other posts, Bajrang Dal will take strict action. “We will prevent ‘love jihad’ from occurring at any cost,” he said.
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