New Delhi: A video of two Muslim youths offering namaz on the premises of Ganpat University in Gujarats Mehsana district has triggered protests from local Hindu organizations. The video, which quickly went viral on social media, prompted strong reactions, leading to demonstrations by several groups.Hindu organisations stage protestsIn response to the viral video, members of various Hindu organizations gathered at Ganpat University to stage a protest. The demonstrators expressed their dissatisfaction with the act of offering namaz within the premises of an educational institution. They argued that such acts could disrupt the atmosphere of the university and demanded action from the administration to ensure such incidents do not happen again. Video surfaces on social media#Mehsana, Gujarat: Hindu organisations staged protest, sprinkled water to purify the place and recited Hanuman chalisa after video of two Muslim youth offering #Namaz in the premises of Ganpat University went viral in Gujarats Mehsana. pic.twitter.com/Bnf8jEAZXL— Saba Khan (@ItsKhan_Saba) September 25, 2024Purification rituals performedFollowing the protest, members of the Hindu groups conducted purification rituals to cleanse the area where the namaz was offered. Water was sprinkled around the site, and protestors recited the *Hanuman Chalisa*, a revered Hindu prayer, to sanctify the space. This act was carried out to restore what they believed to be the sanctity of the university premises.University authorities respondAs the video continued to garner attention online, the administration of Ganpat University came under pressure to address the situation. While no official statement has been issued yet, it is expected that the university will review the incident and take appropriate action to prevent similar situations in the future.The incident has ignited a larger debate about religious practices in public spaces and the importance of maintaining a peaceful and inclusive environment in educational institutions. Ongoing controversyThe video has led to mixed reactions online, with some calling for tolerance and mutual respect, while others demand stricter regulations to prevent such incidents. The situation is being closely monitored as the university and local authorities assess the situation.
