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March 31, 2005

Maharashtra shutters dance barsNews

Why do we always find out about breeding grounds for prostitution only after they shut down:

The Indian state of Maharashtra says it is closing its numerous dance bars because they are a breeding ground for crime and prostitution. Only the state capital, Mumbai (Bombay) has been spared for now - pending further inquiries. The state has about 1,500 dance bars employing more than 100,000 women who mostly dance Bollywood numbers. [BBC News]

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apul on March 31, 2005 05:18 AM in News · T·r·a·c·k·b·a·c·k address · Direct link · Email post



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In a strange decision, the government of Maharashtra closed down all dance bars in the state – except Mumbai. Citing reasons for this move, “Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister R R Patil said dance bars, which had flourished in
March 31, 2005 12:30 PM

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 1 · Amit on March 31, 2005 12:08 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

I knew these before ;)


 2 · Manish Vij on March 31, 2005 12:10 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Chandni Bas?


 3 · Rishi Sharma on March 31, 2005 06:20 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Are these bars like discoteques (sp?)? I've never heard of these before.


 4 · Manish Vij on March 31, 2005 06:24 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

No, they're the Indian equivalent of strip clubs, minus (most of) the actual stripping. See Maximum City.


 5 · abomb on March 31, 2005 07:04 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

As a marathi man I must say that it is because we are excessively horny.I apologize to downplay the horniness of other indian men, as I know my guju punju and U.P. friends are also horny, but you see, we marathi "agni in our chudis". So fogive us for our dance bars where whe go to watch our mulgis to some chaan-chaan dancing for us.

hai ram


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