VHP Denies Issuing Diktat Regarding Satvik Food During Durga Puja
· India · NDTV
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has denied reports claiming it issued a directive to enforce the consumption of Satvik food during Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. The organization stated that it has not imposed any restrictions or fatwas regarding food choices for the festival. Recent media reports had suggested the group was attempting to reshape the traditional observance of the Puja in the state. The VHP clarified its position following public discourse over the alleged mandate. No specific official order or written document has been produced to support the claims of such a restriction.
Why it matters
The clarification addresses concerns regarding potential cultural policing and the autonomy of festival organizers in West Bengal during the state's largest annual event.
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