Maharashtra's cultural minister Ashish Shelar inaugurated the Art of India event, announcing MAHARA awards to honor artistic contributions and unveiling the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit planned for May. The event featured diverse artworks and highlighted the need for greater recognition and investment in Indian art.
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PDP chairperson Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Uttar Pradesh CM for allegedly creating divisions between Hindus and Muslims. She warned this division could deteriorate the communal harmony, similar to Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq. With Holi coinciding with Ramzan, leaders advised Muslims to stay indoors to avoid conflict.
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