Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud: The Invader Behind the Ban and Why He’s No Saint
A storm of controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh as the legacy of Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Masud, a shadowy 11th-century figure, collides with modern sensibilities. In March 2025, the UP government banned the annual Neja Mela in Sambhal, a festival long tied to Masud’s memory, igniting debates over history, heroism, and who deserves veneration. Hailed … Read more