Haji Ali Sabke Liye or Haji Ali for All, a group of activists fighting for equality of men and women’s access to the Haji Ali dargah, (women are not allowed in the inner sanctum) had recently removed marquee name, Trupti Desai from their support group. The Haji Ali for All forum stated that Desai’s high-octane antics especially the one on April 28, when she went against the forum line saying that she would attempt to enter the dargah, instead of standing outside in a designated spot and creating awareness, were detrimental to their campaign.

Activist Trupti Desai praying at the dargah yesterday. Pic/PTI