Archive · 18 Aug 2025
BJP Leader's 'Aarti' Video Circulates Amid Fatehpur Mausoleum Dispute
A local leader from a political party in India was seen praying in front of a picture of a tomb.
This happened because the leader couldn't get to the tomb itself.
The tomb was damaged earlier by some people who believe it's an old Hindu temple.
The police are investigating this event and the local government is looking into it.
A video of a BJP leader performing 'aarti' in front of a mausoleum photo has gone viral.
The leader clarified he was worshipping at home, not the disputed site.
The mausoleum in Fatehpur was damaged on August 11 by right-wing groups.
An FIR was registered against individuals following the incident.
A probe into the matter, including police response, is underway.
- Who
- BJP leader, right-wing groups, police, and local authorities.
- What
- Viral video of a BJP leader performing aarti and damage to a disputed mausoleum.
- When
- The incident happened on August 11, video circulated around Janmashtami celebrations (August 17).
- Where
- Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Due to a dispute over the structure's origin and vandalism, leading to political and religious tensions.
Origin of Structure
Religious Practices
Origin of Structure
Origin of Structure
Claims the structure is an ancient Hindu temple.
Religious Practices
The structure is a mausoleum.
- Location
- Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident
- Vandalism at Mausoleum
- Political Figure
- Mukhlal Pal, BJP Fatehpur President
- FIR
- Registered after vandalism
- Investigation
- Ongoing, led by Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner
