BJP Leader's Cow Urine Proposal for Garba Entry Sparks Controversy

Chintu Verma's suggestion aims to ensure only Hindus participate in Navratri events, drawing criticism from Congress.

BJP district president Chintu Verma urged Garba event organizers in Indore to require attendees to sip cow urine before entry.
Verma claims the practice, known as 'aachaman', will ensure only Hindus enter the Garba pandals during Navratri.
Congress spokesman Neelabh Shukla criticized the proposal, calling it a tactic of polarisation by the BJP.
Shukla also highlighted the poor conditions of cow shelters, accusing BJP leaders of politicizing the issue instead of addressing real problems.
The controversy follows past incidents where non-Hindus were prevented from attending Garba events, including a 2022 case involving Muslim men.