Dancers presenting mustard dance in the fair of Ashoknagar. – Photo: Amar Ujala Expansion A strange decree came to the fore in the Karila fair held in Mungavali Tehsil of Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh. The health department has conducted HIV test of ten dancers who came to perform Rai dance two days back. As soon as this matter came to the fore, the Congress raised strong objections. At the same time, taking cognizance, the National Commission for Women has termed this investigation as gross violation of the right to live with dignity of the dancers. The state government has removed the CMHO after the controversy escalated. As soon as the National Women’s Commission took cognizance, the district administration and health department swung into action. He issued a press note and gave clarification in the matter related to the investigation. CMHO Dr. Neeraj Chhari was also seen turning back on his own words the next day. Two days ago, he had claimed to investigate the dancers who came from outside. About 415 HIV test of women was also talked about. In fact, lakhs of devotees come to visit Maa Janaki in the Karila fair held on Rangpanchami. Rai dance is performed when the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled. For this reason, Rai dancers come from far and wide to the fair. The district administration got these dancers tested for HIV, which is a violation of their rights. After this matter came to light, Regional Director Health Services Dr. Rakesh Chaturvedi has formed an inquiry committee of Dr. PK Sharma, Dr. SS Bhushan and Kuldeep Bhadauria. Azija Sarshar Zafar, Additional Director Health Services from Bhopal, has been given the charge of Ashoknagar in place of Dr. Neeraj Kumar Chhari till further orders. at the same place Luv-Kush was born

This is the place where Mother Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush. After birth, the Apsaras of heaven came to this abode to dance on this auspicious moment. Since then, after the fulfillment of the vow at Karila Dham, the tradition of Rai dance has remained. Seeing the matter increasing, former Chief Minister Kamal Nath’s media advisor Piyush Babele tweeted that while sharing the video of Ashoknagar CMO Neeraj Jha, wrote that what message is Shivraj government giving by doing HIV test of dancers in Ashoknagar? Is this not an insult to dear sisters? Is this not an insult to the temple and Hindu faith? If you want to get the test done, then get it done for those who have come to Goa after performing feats. ,