The remarks came after the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced that Muslims would not be allowed to enter garba and dandiya venues across Maharashtra during Navratri, beginning October 11. BJP minister Nitesh Rane has supported the VHP's position

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the Maharashtra government of avoiding a delegation meeting with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who has been on hunger strike for 11 days. Wadettiwar said reservation demands must remain within constitutional limits