'Isn't faith equal for all?': Harsh Goenka calls out 'VIP darshan' at Lalbaugcha Raja while commoners face long waits, crowds
A video shared by Harsh Goenka, the chairman of RPG Group, reveals chaotic scenes at Lalbaugcha Raja, where ordinary devotees are pushed around while celebrities get special treatment. Goenka questions why VIPs receive preferential access, which highlights the broader issue of exclusivity in various areas of life.
Come Ganesh Puja, Mumbaikars flock to see Lalbaugcha Raja, the revered Ganesha idol at the Lalbaug locality in Mumbai, with crowds so massive it can be overwhelming. Despite the chaos, celebrities manage to navigate through and even pose for photos, while many common devotees barely get a glimpse of the deity. Now, billionaire Harsh Goenka is calling out this 'unequal treatment' and has shared a video on X.
Check out Goenka's post here:
Ever wondered why people opt for VIP darshan at Lalbaugcha Raja? It¡¯s because the common devotee often faces long waits and crowds, highlighting the unequal treatment. Isn¡¯t faith supposed to be equal for all? pic.twitter.com/kCAhpcDq25
¡ª Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) September 12, 2024
In the video shared by Harsh Goenka, a long line of devotees is seen being pushed and manhandled by workers at the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, as the overwhelming crowd becomes too much to control.
On the other hand, we routinely see celebrities making their way unscathed for a Lalbaugcha Raja darshan.
Take a look at this year's celebrity presence at Lalbaugcha Raja:
Goenka, who stands at number 1434 in the Forbes list of world billionaires, raises a critical question: "Ever wondered why people opt for VIP darshan at Lalbaugcha Raja? It's because the common devotee often faces long waits and crowds, highlighting the unequal treatment."
He underscores a poignant point: "Isn't faith supposed to be equal for all?"
How did people respond?
In the comments, people highlighted the absurdity of the situation, whether VIP or not.
One person remarked, "We are ourselves responsible for this ..this is ridiculous. I still believe you get more peace of mind if you pray at your home."
Another said, "I feel sorry for those devotees being pushed who stand in the queue for hours and hours and get a glimpse for a second whereas VIPs who break the queue get to stand there and take a selfie etc."
Another user noted that this VIP treatment isn't limited to religious events but extends to "stadiums, colleges, voting lines, conferences...," adding, "Unfortunately, everybody wants exclusivity! But no one wants others to have exclusivity that they don't have. And so the cycle goes on. Very sad and unfortunate!"
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