Nagpur: The first night of Navaratri Garba celebrations on Nagpur’s outskirts ended in controversy as events were abruptly halted. The dual narrative has sparked questions over whether Garba fell victim to police rules or political overreach. VHP’s Role Under the ScannerWhen Nagpur Today questioned Prashant Titre, General Secretary, VHP (Vidarbha Region), on how the organisation could issue an NOC, he admitted it was provided only on the organisers’ request. This year, organisers say the issue extends beyond the 10 pm deadline to the influence of VHP being factored into cultural celebrations. Shadow Over FestivitiesWith VHP acknowledging its role in providing “voluntary” NOCs and police insisting the issue is only about the 10 pm deadline, the controversy has left Nagpur’s Garba scene mired in confusion.