A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Madhya Pradesh stirred a controversy over his remarks on Muslims coming to garba events during Navratri, saying that they should bring their mothers and sisters.
Do not spew such filthy remarks,” he said, as reported by NDTV. Sharma’s remarks drew sharp criticism from Opposition leaders, including Congress MLA from Bhopal Central Arif Masood. “Rameshwar Sharma’s statement is extremely vile and cheap. I would simply say: mend your ways. Stop being insolent. “And if Muslims have developed so much love and attachment to Sanatan, then kindly, why do only their boys come? Come, bring your sisters and daughters, bring your mothers and fathers.
After the outrage, Sharma clarified his remarks and said that garba and the festival of Navratri is not “entertainment” but “worship of Maa Jagdamba”. And don’t come to watch garba, but yourself perform the worship festival of the Goddess, play garba, take Maa Jagdamba’s prasad…” he said.
