A controversy erupted in Ahmedabad's Bapunagar area on Sunday after the police objected to a themed segment on 'Love Jihad' during a Shobha Yatra organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). Tensions escalated when the police reportedly refused to grant permission for the procession to proceed with the contentious theme.

As a result, VHP workers blocked the road in the Nikol area, sitting on the streets in protest. The blockade caused disruptions in traffic and drew a significant crowd, prompting additional police deployment to maintain order.

According to sources, the Shobha Yatra was part of a religious procession planned in the Bapunagar locality. The inclusion of a tableau centred around the controversial 'Love Jihad' theme became a point of contention with law enforcement, who cited concerns over communal harmony and law & order.

In response to the police's intervention, VHP activists sat in protest and initiated a chakkajam (road blockade), demanding that the yatra be allowed to proceed in its original form. Several leaders of the outfit were seen negotiating with police officials at the site.

No incidents of violence were reported during the standoff, though tension remained high. Authorities stated that they are working to defuse the situation and resume normal traffic flow.  

Senior police officials are closely monitoring the matter and an official statement is expected soon.