Hindu groups in India discourage Valentine's Day, pushing couples out of parks and locking gates.
Fringe Hindu groups in India have urged couples to avoid celebrating Valentine's Day, deeming it a Western tradition unsuitable for Indian culture. In Patna, a group called Hindu Shiv Bhavani Seva entered parks, urging couples to leave and remember Pulwama heroes, while in Jabalpur, groups locked park gates to prevent gatherings. These actions, criticizing Valentine's celebrations as promoting Western culture and 'obscenity,' have encouraged some couples to opt for private celebrations instead.
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