In a shocking incident of Moral policing in Uttarakhand, members of a right -wing group opposed models when wearing short clothes during rehearsals for the ‘Miss Rishikesh’ competition. Members of the organization led by Raghavendra Bhatnagar, the state president of the National Hindu Shakti Sangathan, objected to the ramp walk program organized by Lions Club Rishikesh on Friday.
In a video viral viral on social media, Bhatnagar is seen arguing with the contestants, and objected to their western dress. Bhatnagar was heard saying to a dozen contestants present there, “Modeling is over, now go home.”
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Hinduism contractors reached there and ordered to close the program. In response to stupidity, the contestants came there fiercely reported the “contractor”, who should tell the contractors now what is happening in Uttarakhand? pic.twitter.com/hi1tBqDeaB – Narendra Pratap (@Hindiipatrakar) October 4, 2025
He further said, “Do not spoil the culture of Rishikesh. This is not our culture.”
After this, a contestant asked Bhatnagar to stop selling such clothes in all the shops.
However, he told him not to say anything to him.
The contestant replied, “Then don’t you say anything to us. Let us do what we are doing”, to which Bhatnagar said that “they can do whatever they want in their homes.”
Then the contestant told him who he is going to tell him anything. He asked, “Who are you?”.
Bhatnagar said that he could live there, but he will “shut down the show”. He said, “You are ruining the culture of Uttarakhand.”
Pankaj Chandani, president of Lions Club Rishikesh, supported the participants, saying that he is an adult and can wear whatever he wants.
Police said they have not received any formal complaint and the matter has been resolved between the two sides.
The Miss Rishikesh competition was held on its scheduled time on Saturday.