Archive · 3 Jan 2026
UP Vigilante Groups Flourish Amid Government Silence
In Uttar Pradesh, a group called Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD) was caught on video giving out swords and saying mean things about certain people.
The government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, didn't do much to stop them, even though they broke the law.
Some people think the government is being quiet because they don't want to upset their supporters.
The Prime Minister also visited a church, but since the government didn't say anything about attacks on Christians, people are wondering if the visit was just for show.
The article says that a strong government should stop these groups and make sure everyone is safe, no matter their religion.
Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD) members distributed swords and called for violence against minorities in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Several arrests were made, but the HRD's national president remains at large.
The UP government's silence on the issue raises questions about its commitment to the rule of law.
Prime Minister attended Christmas Mass in Delhi, but the government's silence on attacks against Christians drew criticism.
The article argues that a strong government should prosecute and punish anyone who calls for violence, regardless of their political or religious affiliation.
- Who
- BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh and vigilante group Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD)
- What
- Vigilante group distributing swords and calling for violence against minorities, government's silence on the issue
- When
- Incident occurred at the close of 2025, political reactions and PM's church visit around the same time
- Where
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi
- Why
- Questions about the government's strength and commitment to rule of law, potential strategic silence to avoid alienating base
- Government
- BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath
- Vigilante Group
- Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD)
- Incident
- Distribution of swords and calls for violence against minorities in Ghaziabad
- Political Context
- Government's silence on vigilante actions raises questions about its strength and commitment to rule of law
- Legal Actions
- Several arrests made, but HRD's national president remains at large
- Constitutional Issue
- Display of religiosity is a fundamental right, but political reactions target specific communities
- Prime Minister's Action
- Attended Christmas Mass in Delhi, but silence on attacks against Christians
- Criticism
- Government's inaction seen as strategic silence, potentially alienating its base