Viral Video Shows Vijeta Dahiya Confronted Over ‘Burger Break’ Argument: ‘Tumhare liye dande khaaye’ | Today’s news
A video doing the rounds on social media claims to show former Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Vijet Dahiya being confronted by a group of men a day after the controversy surrounding his alleged ‘burger break’ during a party protest in Delhi.
The video surfaced just hours after the CJP announced the removal of Dahiya as its spokesperson following criticism of his behavior during the protest.
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Controversy arose following allegations that Vijeta Dahiya left the protest site to eat at a fast food restaurant while protesters faced police action, including lathi charge.
The Cockroach Janta Party has removed Vijet Dahiya as its spokesperson, saying his actions were deeply insensitive and incompatible with the values of their movement.
Dahiya defended his decision by saying that he was hungry and suggested that people should eat for their own well-being, while highlighting the efforts made by the protestors.
The viral video drew mixed reactions, with some users supporting a confrontation over Dahiya’s actions, while others condemned the approach as inappropriate and suggested it could be staged.
The incident is a flashpoint as it highlights the disconnect between grassroots party representatives and protesters, as well as the wider implications of the leadership’s behavior during sensitive events.
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The person recording the interaction is heard saying:
“Why are you here at this hour? People beat you up.”
The video was shared on Instagram by an account identified as Sagar Parashar Hindu, which claimed that members of the group confronted Dahiya over his actions during the recent protests.
The post’s caption also referred to Dahiya’s earlier controversies, suggesting that “this is just the beginning” of public accountability.
These claims have not been independently verified by Mint.
The ‘Burger Break’ Controversy
The latest video comes days after Dahiya faced criticism on social media for allegedly leaving the protest site to eat at a fast food restaurant while protesters reportedly faced police action, including lathi charge and tear gas, during the CJP protest in Delhi.
Controversy intensified after videos of Dahiya defending his actions surfaced online.
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Subsequently, the CJP announced that she had removed him as party spokesperson, calling his behavior “deeply insensitive”.
Social media divided
The viral clip drew mixed reactions online.
Some users welcomed the alleged confrontation.
One user wrote, “Bhai who wears this…”
Another commented, “I have prepared for Bigg Boss.”
Several others referenced the earlier hamburger controversy.
One user wrote: “This man eats a hamburger alone in a restaurant while inciting students to spread chaos.”
Another tagged Grok and joked: “How many burgers did Vijeta Dahiya have today?”
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Others condemn the confrontation
Not all reactions supported what the video appeared to show.
Several social media users argued that confronting or intimidating individuals over political disagreements is inappropriate.
“It’s not right… I don’t agree with the idiot, but violence against someone you disagree with is never the answer.
Another user speculated, without providing evidence, that the incident may have been staged to garner sympathy, writing:
“I’m sure his own people are doing it so he can play the sympathy card.
statement of the CJP
In a statement posted on X, the party said Dahiya’s actions were incompatible with the movement’s values, especially when the videos surfaced while protesters allegedly faced police action.
“We strongly condemn the deeply insensitive actions of our spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, whose videos surfaced while peaceful protesters and our team faced brutal police violence. Such behavior is unacceptable, shows a complete lack of judgment and is completely against the values and principles of our movement,” the CJP said.
The party announced that Dahiya had been removed as spokesperson and relieved of all official duties.
(The Mint has not independently verified the authenticity of the video or the claims of those who shared it.)
