Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Clash Over Controversial Books in Madhya Pradesh
Two groups in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, got into a big fight over some books that some people found offensive.
The first group, which includes Hindu organizations, was upset because they thought the books made fun of their gods.
The other group, called the SC-ST-OBC United Front, was also protesting.
On Sunday, some men tore the books, and the crowd got angry and chased them.
By Tuesday, the fight got worse, and people started hitting each other with sticks.
The police are trying to calm things down and have promised to arrest the people who started the fight.
A clash erupted in Jabalpur over the sale of controversial books allegedly containing derogatory remarks about Hindu deities.
The dispute began during a conference where books like 'Periyar's True Ramayana' and 'Manu vs. Laden' were displayed.
Hindu organizations protested, leading to a violent confrontation where books were torn and protesters were chased.
Tensions escalated on Tuesday with separate demonstrations by Hindu groups and the SC-ST-OBC United Front, resulting in a physical altercation.
Police intervened but tensions persisted, with both sides alleging attacks and demanding action.
- Who
- Hindu organizations (Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal) and SC-ST-OBC United Front
- What
- Clash over the sale of controversial books
- When
- Incident originated on Sunday, escalated on Tuesday
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Dispute over books allegedly containing derogatory remarks against Hindu deities
- Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday (escalation), Sunday (origin)
- Controversial Books
- Periyar's True Ramayana, Manu vs. Laden
- Organizations Involved
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, SC-ST-OBC United Front
- Police Action
- FIR registered, arrests promised