Hindu man hounded for visiting mosque, BJYM leader demands 'purification' ceremony

Sunil Rajani, a shopkeeper in the mixed-community area in Aligarh (UP), had spontaneously joined his Muslim neighbours for prayers on Thursday evening, a video of which went viral

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Aligarh (UP), Updated At : 03:39 PM Mar 29, 2025 IST

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A Hindu shopkeeper's spontaneous participation in prayers at a local mosque here has ignited a controversy, with right-wing groups demanding a formal "purification" ceremony.

Sunil Rajani, a shopkeeper in the mixed-community Mamoo Bhanja area, joined his Muslim neighbours for prayers on Thursday evening, a video of which went viral.

Monu Agarwal, a local leader of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), told mediapersons that Rajani's actions were considered "sacrilegious" and demanded a public apology.

Furthermore, Agarwal insisted that Rajani undergo a "shuddhi karan" (purification ceremony) at a temple.

Rajani, confronted by some Hindu right-wing members after leaving the mosque, claimed it was an "impulse" and attempted immediate "self-purification" by sprinkling 'Gangajal'.

No formal complaint has been lodged regarding the matter.

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