On the Kanwar yatra route in Meerut, VHP members have started scanning QR codes at local shops. They clearly request religious details from shopkeepers under the pretext of ensuring pilgrim security during the Saawan month.
This unique practice quickly gained online attention, igniting heated debate about privacy rights and communal harmony concerns nationwide. The trending UP viral video has compelled citizens and critics to demand transparent rules and balanced government oversight.
VHP Members Seen Scanning Shops, Recording Religious Details
News 24 posted a viral video on the X platform showing VHP officials scanning QR codes across Meerut shops. They ask shop owners for names and religious details through digital code scans in plain view villages. After confirming a Hindu name, officials record data in formal notebooks during the Kanwar procession publicly.
यूपी : कांवड़ रूट पर QR कोड स्कैन करके धर्म पूछ रहे, मेरठ में हिंदू संगठन एक्टिव
◆ VHP के पदाधिकारियों ने रेस्टोरेंट, दुकान और ढाबों पर पहुंचकर नाम और धर्म पूछना शुरू कर दिया है
◆ पूरी तरह से संतुष्ट होने के बाद विश्व हिंदू परिषद के पदाधिकारी इसको अपने रिकार्ड में नोट भी कर… pic.twitter.com/v8usuPdG7i
— News24 (@news24tvchannel) July 3, 2025
Opponents warn that this practice inflames communal tension and violates personal privacy rights without adequate government oversight. However, VHP supporters claim this step protects Hindu pilgrims during the solemn annual Saawan months. This UP viral video has already attracted thousands of views and intense debate across social media platforms.
How Some Shopkeepers Support Peaceful Kanwar Observance?
In a heartwarming gesture of communal harmony, ANI posted a video on X showing Hapur shopkeeper Shehzad closing his shop during the Sawan month in Uttar Pradesh. He says, “I close my shop during Sawan so that no pilgrim ever faces an issue.” He adds, “We shower flowers on the Kanwariyas and keep our doors open as devotion.”
#WATCH | Hapur, Uttar Pradesh | A shopkeeper Shehzad says, “I close my shop during Sawan, so that no one faces an issue. We shower flowers on the ‘Kanwariyas’… I have a nameplate on my shop and the government is taking good step…” https://t.co/B6SEVqMg8d pic.twitter.com/Zg4bXM6L1m
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2025
Shehzad notes a nameplate on his shop and calls the government step encouraging communal harmony. Other local vendors also echo this support by pouring water and offering small fresh snacks to pilgrims respectfully. This UP viral video shows respect and unity prevailing during demanding religious observance across towns.
UP Viral Video Sparks Calls for Dialogue and Understanding
The UP viral video has stirred strong emotions online, with many questioning the intent and authority behind the act. One user wrote, “QR code scan karke dekh rahe hain ki Hindu naam ki dukaan koi doosre dharm ka vyakti toh nahi chala raha hai,” expressing worry over growing religious scrutiny.
Another questioned, “VHP hai kaun? Govt hai?? Ban all these group India will develop automatically,” showing frustration. “Qanoon inke hath me kisne diya?” asked another user, demanding legal clarity. One user added, “Media kar kya rahi hai… law and order inke hath mai hai kya?” expressing disappointment with media silence.
The UP viral video debate underlines the urgent need for clear laws, respect and community dialogue in India. Citizens must insist on balanced policies to safeguard privacy, faith and unity always.
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