Hyderabad Stir Highlights Fears of Social Fabric Threats

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-05 11:49:21 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-19 19:13:39

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A small altercation over parking in Hyderabad has spiralled into an anti-Marwadi stir. What started as a social media blast of a local being beaten by a Marwadi shop owner, intensified on Friday as protesters rallied against the Marwadi trading community, with motorbike rallies and provocative slogans.

The Marwadi community, settlers from Rajasthan and Gujarat, who have been in the state for generations and speak fluent Telugu, expressed dismay at the protests and appealed to the state governor for protection.

Community leader, Mahesh Agarwal, highlighted how the Marwadi community predates the state's formation and are part of the state's culture and history, describing the 'movement' as based on 'xenophobia, misinformation, and prejudice.' He appealed to the governor to protect the 'pluralistic ethos' of the state.

The incident has highlighted the ease with which social media outrage can whip up sentiments and potentially incite violence.

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