Row over ‘barring of Indians’ at kirtan festival in Rishikesh ashram

A controversy erupted in Rishikesh over allegations that Indian visitors were barred from a kirtan festival at Anand Dham ashram. Local police investigated and rejected the claims, stating no discrimination occurred and arrangements were administrative. Organizers clarified that a specific hall was reserved for foreign guests, but the venue remained open to all.

Row over ‘barring of Indians’ at kirtan festival in Rishikesh ashram
A controversy erupted in Rishikesh over allegations that Indian visitors were barred from a kirtan festival at Anand Dham ashram. Local police investigated and rejected the claims, stating no discrimination occurred and arrangements were administrative. Organizers clarified that a specific hall was reserved for foreign guests, but the venue remained open to all.