In Faridabad, Haryana, a non-veg stall named ‘Maa Kali Food’ was attacked by some people. They vandalized and threatened the owner, calling selling chicken in the name of the goddess insulting. A debate has erupted after the video of the incident went viral.
A disturbing video from Faridabad, Haryana has gone viral on social media. In this, some people, allegedly associated with Hindu organisations, are seen vandalizing and threatening a small food stall named ‘Maa Kali Food’. The owner of the stall, who is himself a Hindu, was selling non-veg food including chicken, which is where the entire uproar took place. In the viral video, these people are angrily questioning the owner as to why he is selling chicken in the name of Hindu goddess Maa Kali. He claimed that using a religious name for a non-veg food stall was derogatory.
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As the matter escalated, the group started demolishing parts of the stall. In the video, it is seen that they are breaking the menu board and also breaking the lights while shouting at the owner. Throughout the clip, the stall owner appears helpless and repeatedly pleads with them. He tells people that he will change the name of the stall the next day. Despite her pleas, the group continued to threaten her and warned that her name had to be removed immediately or she would face dire consequences.
The owner kept pleading, the attackers kept threatening
In the footage, the owner is seen trying to calm the group. He kept saying repeatedly that he would change the name of the stall ‘tomorrow’, but people kept shouting loudly at him. In the video, a man is shouting and asking how he can sell chicken in the name of Maa Kali. The man warned him again that the name would have to be removed. The stall owner looks scared and is avoiding arguing with the group. The exact date of the incident and the identity of the attackers have not yet been officially confirmed. It is also not clear whether any police action has been taken so far or not.
Online debate on viral video
This video spread rapidly on X, Instagram, Reddit and other social media platforms, after which users reacted strongly to it. Many people expressed anger over this vandalism and demanded action from the authorities.
Some users pointed out that in many parts of India, such as West Bengal and eastern states, Maa Kali is traditionally worshiped with animal sacrifices and non-vegetarian offerings.
An Another user tagged Haryana Police and asked if any action would be taken against the attackers. Many comments said that it seemed the attackers were not aware of the diversity of Hindu traditions. A user on X told that during Kali Puja in Bengal, non-veg food is usually offered to the goddess.
Reddit users draw attention to cultural differences
Many users on Reddit said that such shop names are common in different regions. Some said that many fast-food stalls in Kolkata are named after goddesses like Maa Kali or Maa Tara. Another user pointed out that in some parts of Maharashtra, fish and chicken shops are named after Goddess Ekvira, who is worshiped by the fisherman community. Others criticized the attackers, saying that mob behavior and violence was not the right way to deal with dissent. Some comments also warned that such incidents could increase social division.
Appeal for action and peace
Many social media users have urged the police to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of small shopkeepers. Some also appealed for peace and respect for different traditions within Hinduism. The video has been widely shared online, and has sparked debate over religion, food traditions and the use of religious names in businesses. As of now, there is no official information whether any arrests have been made or not.