'Battle of Baghpat’ turns 4: Internet revisits the iconic ‘chaat’ feud

Four years ago, a street-side chaat war in UP’s Baghpat turned into an internet sensation, with people jokingly referencing it as a notable ‘battle’. As the anniversary of the infamous brawl arrives, netizens are once again reliving the chaotic yet comical fight between the street vendors.

The incident unfolded in February 2021, when a video of a chaotic street fight between men with sticks went viral. The fight was between street vendors who were competing to attract more customers to their stalls.

The video saw the street vendors engage in a full-fledged tussle with torn kurtas, flying punches and attacks with sticks while rolling on the ground struggling to get up and fight more. While the fight itself was intense, it was the visuals — especially of an elderly man with striking white hair, later dubbed ‘Einstein chacha’ — that made the clash go viral.

Four years on, the echoes of the battle of Baghpat still thunder. The warriors of fought not for survival, but for glory, honor, and an unyielding thirst for dominance.

They wielded sticks, chairs, and bare hands, but their greatest weapon was the fire in their hearts. The earth… pic.twitter.com/ipdKn2vYlU

— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) February 22, 2025

Since then, memes, reactions and throwback videos have kept the “Battle of Baghpat” alive. Every year, social media users humorously mark the date that took the internet by storm.

This year was no different. X and Instagram were flooded with throwback clips, memes and celebratory posts of the viral battle.

“Four years on, the echoes of the battle of Baghpat still thunder. The warriors fought not for survival, but for glory, honor, and unyielding thirst for dominance…. On this day, we honor those who rose, not as mere men, but as warriors. Happy fourth anniversary of the battle of Baghpat to all,” said a user sharing the viral video on X.

“Have me made any statues yet of these Mahanubhavs?” a user commented.

“Nothing less than a Star Wars fight,” commented another user.

While another user shared the picture and wrote, “Veer sena who fought this battle.”