14 arrested in Varanasi for hosting Iftar, eating biryani aboard a boat on Ganga

Charges of defiling a place of worship, hurting religious feelings levied on written complaint filed by the BJP Yuva Morcha's city unit chief Rajat Jaiswal

17 Mar, 13:39 — 18 Mar, 09:28

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This incident highlights the increasing sensitivity and potential for religious polarization in India, particularly concerning public spaces and religious practices. The arrests, stemming from a complaint by a political youth wing, suggest a politicization of religious gatherings and potential implications for freedom of assembly and expression.

Key entitiesVaranasi Ganga River BJP Yuva Morcha Rajat Jaiswal

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hinduMostly Factual162d ago

14 arrested in Varanasi on BJP Yuva Morcha's complaint after hosting Iftar on Ganga

Police said that a video went viral on March 16, purportedly showing a group of people holding an Iftar party on a boat on the Ganga

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual162d ago