A controversy erupted at the Pratham Milan Ras 2025 in Kota, Rajasthan, after several Muslims were reportedly denied entry to participate in the Garba celebrations, despite holding valid tickets. The girls recorded a video of the incident, which they shared on social media, and it quickly went viral.
According to a girl who came to play garba along with her female friend, when they arrived at the event, security personnel asked for their names. Upon learning that they were Muslim, the women were reportedly barred from entering.
One of the girls alleged, “If Muslims or non-Sanatanis are not allowed, and it is mentioned on posters, then why was this not stated on the tickets? Why weren’t we informed at the time of purchase?”
Despite multiple requests, the women were reportedly sent back without being allowed inside and without receiving refunds. Attempts to contact ticket sellers have reportedly gone unanswered.
The women also expressed disappointment over the incident, saying, “Kota is known as a city of education and students, but even in 2025, such religious discrimination is happening. Dividing communities in the name of religion is shameful. If non-Sanatanis were not allowed, it should have been clearly mentioned on the tickets.”
