In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Bhupendra alias Pinky Chaudhary, the head of the Hindu Raksha Dal, has declared an upcoming march to Kotdwar in Uttarakhand to confront Mohammad Deepak Rawat, who has been vocal in support of a Muslim shopkeeper after communal tensions erupted. This escalated after a Muslim elder known as 'Baba' faced threats from Hindu nationalist groups, demanding that the name of his shop be changed to reflect Hindu sentiments. Chaudhary announced this gathering, where he and his followers planned to assemble outside the shop to confront Deepak and purportedly 'remove his 'mullapan' (Muslim essence).

The video of Chaudhary, clad in saffron attire, went viral on social media as he urged his followers to gather at 3 PM, indicating a significant mobilization of Hindu nationalist sentiment aimed at confronting Deepak. The call to action reflects the escalating tensions surrounding communal identities in the region, with Hindu right-wing groups increasingly vocal against perceived threats to their cultural and religious integrity. Chaudhary's rhetoric serves to consolidate his position as a leader within the Hindu nationalist movement and galvanize supporters around a cause that resonates with communal identities.

This incident highlights the complexities of communal relations in India, where religious identities often clash, leading to increased tensions and confrontations. The upcoming march could potentially escalate hostilities in Kotdwar, and the actions taken by both sides will be significant in shaping the narrative of Hindu-Muslim interactions in the region.