Archive · 15 Sep 2026
MP Minister Warns Against Love Jihad, Praises Culture-Protecting Gen Z
Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang spoke at a Ganpati celebration.
He warned that people involved in what he called “love jihad” would not be spared.
He used the word “Mughli” while making that warning.
He also criticized what he described as Mughal and British mindsets.
Sarang said young people should help the country.
He praised the young people attending the event for staying connected to Indian culture.
He called these culture-protecting young people India’s “real Gen Z.” His comments became controversial.
Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang warned that people involved in alleged “love jihad” in his neighbourhood would not be spared.
Sarang used the term “Mughli” while referring to people he accused of deceiving or luring women.
He said Mughal and British mindsets still exist in India and should be driven out.
Speaking at a Ganpati programme, Sarang praised young attendees for wanting to serve the country.
He called youth who protect Indian culture the country’s “real Gen Z,” prompting controversy.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh minister and BJP leader Vishvas Sarang.
- What
- He warned against alleged “love jihad” and praised culture-connected youth as India’s “real Gen Z.”
- When
- During a Ganpati celebration; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- He was addressing young people at a Ganpati programme and discussing cultural protection and alleged “love jihad.”
- Speaker
- Vishvas Sarang, a Madhya Pradesh minister and BJP leader
- Event
- Ganpati celebration
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Warning
- Sarang said anyone involved in alleged “love jihad” in his neighbourhood would not be spared.
- Term used
- He referred to the alleged perpetrators as “Mughli.”
- Youth message
- He called young people protecting Indian culture the country’s “real Gen Z.”
- Additional remark
- He said Mughal and British mindsets still exist in India and should be driven out.