From Chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' To Playing 'Hanuman Chalisa', Bajrang Dal Protests Against Pathaan

While the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has taken a U-turn and withdrew protest against Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, Bajrang Dal activists haven't given up yet. The members of the group protested outside cinema halls in Indore leading to cancellation of 9 am show.

Bajrang Dal activists protests against Pathaan

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Things went out of control. So much so that Police had be deployed to bring the situation under control. They were reportedly not letting the audience enter the theatres and chanting slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram.' They also played Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker and chanted along with it.

In Madhya Pradesh, these people of Bajrang Dal protesting against the film #Pathan are using "insulting words" for the "adorable" Prophet Muhammad of the Muslim community. Are the people of Hindu society making these people lead their religion? pic.twitter.com/oGq0TVg47a

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Protests were apparently held across the nation. Bajrang Dal activists were seen protesting against the release of the film which also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in Uttrakhand.

Uttarakhand: Protest against Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan movie in Haridwar, protest continues outside mall located in Sidcul, many activists detained, VHP, Bajrang Dal continues protesting.#PathaanReview #Pathaan #SRK? #ShahRukhKhan? pic.twitter.com/0TmWftDq4r

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In Bihar, the posters of Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan were burnt outside cinema halls in Bihar. "Film chalega, hall jalega," said the youth of Hindu organisations.

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Bihar: Posters of #Pathaan torn & burnt in Bhagalpur, ahead of the film's release

'Film chalega, hall jalega' slogans heard during the protests.@ScribeAditya shares latest updates with @MalhotraShivya & @anchoramitaw - Watch. pic.twitter.com/g7HQLCYEOk

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Meanwhile, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has taken a U-turn and announced that they are not protesting against the movie anymore.

A VHP spokesperson said that they will watch the movie and then decide if there's anything objectionable in it. Shriraj Nair told ANI, "For the time being, VHP will not oppose film Pathaan. Keeping our earlier objections in mind, changes made in the film are correct. After watching the film, if we find anything objectionable, then we'll reconsider opposing the film."

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