Amrita Fadnavis: No Problem if Muslims Watch Garba
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Amrita Fadnavis is the wife of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. She spoke about a festival called Garba.
Some people said Muslims should not join Garba. Amrita Fadnavis said this is wrong.
She said it is not bad if Muslims come to watch Garba. She said people should enjoy the festival in peace.
There is a big controversy about this in Maharashtra now. A politician named Athawale also spoke about the problem.
Athawale talked about a rule that said Muslims cannot join Garba in one place. He also gave his opinion on this rule.
Many people are talking about this news across India.
Vocabulary3 words
- festival
- a special day or time when people celebrate
- controversy
- when many people argue about something
- politician
- a person who works in government
Quiz
Answer key
1. Wife of Maharashtra's Chief Minister 2. It is not wrong 3. True
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Amrita Fadnavis is the wife of the _____ of Maharashtra. She spoke about a _____ called Garba.
Some people said _____ should not join Garba. Amrita Fadnavis said this is _____.
She said it is not bad if Muslims come to _____ Garba. She said people should enjoy the festival in _____.
There is a big _____ about this in Maharashtra now. A _____ named Athawale also spoke about the problem.
Athawale talked about a _____ that said Muslims cannot join Garba in one place.