Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Tension Arises During Ganesha Procession Over Controversial Poster
During a religious parade, a disagreement arose over a banner about 'Love Jihad.'
Some people objected to the banner on a float in the procession.
This led to a tense face-off between two groups.
Police intervened using gentle force to calm the situation.
The parade continued after the banner was modified.
Reports of stone-pelting were denied by authorities.
The incident occurred in the hometown of Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister.
A Ganesha procession in Mahidpur, Ujjain, faced tension.
A banner against 'Love Jihad' on a tableau caused objections.
Police used mild force to control the situation.
The procession proceeded after changes were made to the tableau.
Reports of stone pelting were denied by the SP.
- Who
- Two groups of people and police.
- What
- A tense situation arose during a Ganesha procession.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Mahidpur town, Ujjain district.
- Why
- Disagreement over a 'Love Jihad' poster.
- Location
- Mahidpur town, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh
- Event
- Lord Ganesha procession
- Trigger
- Poster against 'Love Jihad'
- Response
- Police used mild force
- Key Figure
- Ujjain SP Pradeep Sharma