Activists Object to Girls in Western Attire at Miss Rishikesh Auditions, Ruckus Erupts | Video

Rishikesh: A heated argument erupted in Rishikesh between a group of girls and some activists who objected to their attire. The girls had come to audition for Miss Rishikesh. The auditions were taking

place at a hotel located on Dehradun Road.The activists objected to their western clothing and demanded that the auditions be stopped.The auditions were organised by 'The Lions Club Rishikesh Royal' as part of the grand Diwali fair scheduled for today, October 4, at the sports ground of Shri Bharat Mandir Inter College.

As preparations were underway at the hotel, the president of a Hindu organisation, Raghvendra Bhatnagar, arrived at the scene and asked the organisers to stop their activities, citing the sanctity of the religious town.According to reports, the Lions Club has been organising Diwali fairs in Rishikesh regularly. As part of the event, ramp walk rehearsals for the Miss Rishikesh contest were being conducted at a hotel.Upon learning this, Raghvendra Bhatnagar, state president of the Rashtriya Hindu Shakti Sangathan, reached the hotel with his supporters and objected to the display of Western clothing, citing Hindu culture and the religious significance of Rishikesh.When a heated argument between the organisers and activists, Akshat Goyal, son of the hotel's owner, arrived at the scene and confronted the activists which further escalated the tension.The dispute intensified to the point that several people had to intervene. However, the event took place as per its schedule.Speaking on the matter, Raghvendra Bhatnagar said that Rishikesh is known for Hindu faith and spirituality. Sanatan Dharma teaches women to dress modestly. He opposed the modelling show at the hotel where girls were dressed in scanty clothing.He explained to the participants that such displays could hurt the sentiments of women and girls from the hills and the religious town of Rishikesh.Objecting to activists, The Lions Club President Pankaj Chandani stated that the event was being organised to select Miss Rishikesh, aiming to provide young girls with opportunities to grow. He emphasised that the club had no intention of hurting anyone’s sentiments.