Maharashtra BJP chief spokesperson Keshav Upadhye said the Quran strictly prohibits idol worship, adding, "So for such people participating in Garba is an insult to their own faith." "Why should such people come to Garba?” Upadhye stated. "Therefore, restricting entry to Garba only to Hindus, this stance is not about enmity but about preserving respect for religions," he further said.