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Gujarat Government Pulls Diwali Poem After VHP Objection
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 08:35 PM
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The Gujarat government has withdrawn a Diwali poem featuring Mirabai after protests from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). The poem was part of a government initiative to promote traditional values during the festival.
The Gujarat government has faced criticism for its decision to withdraw the Diwali poem. The VHP had argued that the inclusion of Mirabai, a 16th-century mystic poet, in the poem was inappropriate. The organization claimed that Mirabai's life and teachings were not aligned with Hindu traditions. The government, however, has defended its decision, stating that it was taken to maintain communal harmony.