Muslim anchor forced to leave Dandiya event in Jhansi over religion in UP

In yet another incident of growing intolerance towards minorities, a Muslim anchor was reportedly forced to leave a Dandiya event in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi after the venue owner refused to activate the sound system until she exited the stage.

The event organizer, Mayank Anuragi, stated that the owner had warned that the event could not



proceed if the Muslim anchor performed. He said the anchor’s participation was publicly announced and advertised across the city.

Reports indicated that when the anchor came onto the stage, the owner turned off both the sound and electricity and demanded she leave before the show continued. The program reportedly began only after she exited.