With Navratri about a month away, posts offering “rented partners” for garba events have been circulating widely on Instagram and other social media platforms.
In his complaint to Mumbai police, Upadhyay said the advertisements offer Garba companions for Rs 1,500 to Rs 6,500, with options ranging from a few hours to an entire day. One of the packages advertises a partner for 24 hours during Navratri, prompting Upadhyay to question the premise of the offering. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
MUMBAI: BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay on Tuesday filed a police complaint seeking an immediate probe into social media advertisements offering “Rent a Garba Partner” for Navratri. “Who plays Garba for an entire day?” he asked. Some posts also offer matching outfits and promise to create a “cute back story” about how the pair met. The advertisements use package categories such as Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond, with prices varying according to the services and duration offered. Upadhyay said Navratri is traditionally observed as a religious festival and people generally attend Garba events with their families, friends and social circles. He appealed to police to take strict action against those “defaming Hindu festivals”.
Some of the posts feature pictures of men and women and offer different packages depending on the duration and facilities. The posts circulating on social media offer more than just a companion for a Garba night. Depending on the package, they advertise selfies, Garba step tutorials, reels and videos, as well as mentions on the partner’s social media accounts. Others offer companionship for selected Garba nights or after-party gatherings. He questioned the intent behind advertisements offering strangers as Garba partners and urged Mumbai Police to investigate the activities being promoted through the posts. Upadhyay also alleged that youngsters could be trapped through such arrangements and their videos later misused. Download the TOI App.