Indian billionaire exposes VIP culture at Lalbaugcha Raja

According to the Wikipedia page, Lalbaugcha Raja is a “sarvajanik” or public Ganesha idol in Mumbai, attracting nearly 1.5 million devotees daily during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. While it is technically open to the public, recent videos have sparked concerns about the prevalence of VIP culture at the mandal.

Also read: Malaika Arora Father Called Daughters Before Death

Video Highlights VIP Privilege

In a recently surfaced video, a long queue of devotees was seen being pushed and manhandled by workers at the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, while a VIP family casually took photos in front of the revered idol. Ordinary devotees, many of whom wait up to 12 hours for a brief darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja, were hastily shoved by security before they could even bow their heads before the Ganpati idol.

Also read: Sitaram Yechury General Secretary of CPI(M) Passes away

Harsh Goenka Highlights Unequal Treatment at Lalbaugcha Raja

In sharp contrast, the VIP family was allowed to take pictures at a leisurely pace without being rushed. Meanwhile, another viral video captured a crowd of devotees scrambling into the pandal as the gates briefly opened. Billionaire Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Group, shared a video on the social media platform X. Showing devotees rushing to catch a glimpse of Lalbaugcha Raja, emphasizing the inequality inside the pandal. He pointed out that the average person endures long queues and massive crowds for darshan. “Ever wondered why people choose VIP darshan at Lalbaugcha Raja? It’s because the common devotee often faces long waits and crowds, highlighting unequal treatment. Isn’t faith supposed to be equal for all?” questioned Goenka.

Also read: Will Arvind Kejriwal get bail or stay in jail? The Supreme Court decides today

Public Frustration Over VIP Privilege at Lalbaugcha Raja

X user Dinesh Joshi expressed his disappointment, stating, “Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to take darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja. I feel for the devotees who wait in line for hours, only to be pushed aside for a brief glimpse, while VIPs skip the queue and take selfies.” Another user suggested, “It should be declared a ‘VIP Only’ pandal. Common people travel long distances and endure hardships for mere seconds of darshan, only to be treated unfairly.”

Also read: CCTV Footage of Nagpur Bar Missing After Audi Car Accident