Bengaluru, Karnataka – Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and the Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti have raised a strong demand to cancel an upcoming event titled “Umar Khalid and His World.” The event, scheduled to take place at the Bangalore International Centre, has faced heavy criticism for trying to glorify a person accused of serious crimes against the country.
Both organisations have submitted formal complaints to the authorities. They stated that Umar Khalid is not a hero and should not be celebrated. Their main concerns are:
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- Umar Khalid has been in jail for 6 years under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act), a law used for those accused of threatening national security.
- He is a key accused in the Delhi riots case. These riots led to the deaths of 56 innocent people, including brave police personnel and security officers.
- Holding an event to glorify such a person is unacceptable.
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has filed a complaint with @BlrCityPolice seeking cancel of “Umar Khalid and His World” at Bangalore International Centre on 28 April.
Umar Khalid faces serious UAPA charges; the matter is sub judice.
Request authorities to ensure public Law And Order. pic.twitter.com/ZslmrJTZBt
— 🚩Mohan Gowda🇮🇳 (@Mohan_HJS) April 21, 2026
Mohan Gowda, spokesperson of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, stated on social media platform ‘X’ that it is “unacceptable” to provide a platform for someone accused of involvement in anti-national activities. The Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti joined this effort, urging the Bengaluru Police and the government to step in and stop the programme immediately.
Umar Khalid, jailed under UAPA for 6 years and accused in the Delhi riots case involving the deaths of 56 innocents, including police personnel—glorifying him at Bangalore International Centre is unacceptable. The government must not allow such events.@CCBBangalore @CPBlr pic.twitter.com/bJt9SRzNHu
— 🚩Mohan Gowda🇮🇳 (@Mohan_HJS) April 22, 2026
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and the Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti are calling on the Bengaluru International Centre to cancel the event, that supports individuals accused of harming the peace and safety of India.