Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Indore concert faced protests from Bajrang Dal just a day before the event after news spread that the gig would involve the serving of alcohol and meat. The protests took place in the heart of the city, with Bajrang Dal raising concerns over the cultural implications of such provisions at the concert.
Responding to the protests, the Ikk Kudi hitmaker recited a verse by legendary Rahat Indori Saheb during his concert and said, “Kisi Ke Baap Ka Hindustaan Thodi Hai.”
Diljit Dosanjh avoided directly mentioning the Bajrang Dal protest against him. Still, during his Sunday concert in Indore, Diljit recited a part of veteran lyricist Rahat Indori’s hit piece, “Agar Khilaf Hai Hone Do Jaan Thodi Hai, Yeh Sab Dhuaan Hai Koi Aasmaan Thodi Hai, Sab Ka Khoon Hai Shaamil Yahan Ki Mitti Mein, Kisi Ke Baap Ka Hindustaan Thodi Hai.”
For the unversed, earlier Yash Bachani, a member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), voiced strong opposition, saying, “Bajrang Dal got information about a concert happening in the city where there would be open liquor, and meat would be served. We have come here to inspect the same.”
“We are also alert about any Love Jihad incident happening here. We oppose the open liquor and serving of meat to protect the culture in the city. Bajrang Dal can come out on the streets to protest against the concert tomorrow,” he added.
Local BJP MLAs Usha Thakur and Golu Shukla were backing these protests.
As the protests subsided, attendees were quick to confirm that the event proceeded smoothly, with no alcohol or meat served at the Indore venue of Diljit Dosanjh’s concert.
One concertgoer shared, “There was no non-veg, no alcohol at Diljit’s Indore concert,” confirming the city’s adherence to the police’s rules.
