Harrow Holi conflict: Abroad Buddies of BJP UK seeks probe, stronger safety for Hindu occasions
Abroad Buddies of BJP UK has written a letter to the Excessive Commissioner of India in London expressing severe concern over the disturbance reported in the course of the Holi / Holika Dahan celebration in Harrow on 3 March 2026. In Harrow, a brawl broke out between Muslim youths and Hindus at a Holika Dahan celebration after three youngsters forcefully stopped the music on the occasion.
Addressing that incident, OFBJPUK requested acceptable diplomatic engagement to make sure a radical investigation, accountability for these accountable, and stronger safety for cultural and spiritual occasions of the Indian diaspora within the UK. “We additionally request that the broader subject of safety for Hindu temples, non secular gatherings and neighborhood establishments in the UK be mentioned with the UK Authorities. Whereas safety help has been prolonged to some non secular establishments, members of the Hindu neighborhood consider that comparable safety and funding for Hindu temples and neighborhood organisations going through hate incidents stays restricted. This subject has develop into significantly delicate following earlier tensions affecting Hindu communities in elements of the Midlands and Leicester,” it stated. “It might even be helpful if the Excessive Fee may have interaction with native Indian residents, companies and neighborhood organisations in Harrow to assist restore confidence. Abroad Buddies of BJP UK stands able to work with the Excessive Fee and diaspora organisations to facilitate peace conferences, dialogue and constructive neighborhood engagement to make sure lasting security and concord for the Indian diaspora in the UK. Our collective goal is to make sure that cultural celebrations corresponding to Holi proceed to be celebrated peacefully and that the Indian diaspora stays safe, revered and assured,” it added.
What occurred on that day?
The Holika occasion was organised by the Worldwide Siddhashram Shakti Centre on the Harrow Civic Centre automobile park turned tense after a gaggle of youths allegedly disrupted the celebrations. The Holika Dahan gathering, attended by almost 1,000 individuals together with native mayors and councillors, started round 7 pm with prayers and the ceremonial lighting of the Holika hearth.In response to centre founder Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji, three youngsters arrived round 8:30 pm and pulled out the sound system wires, damaging the audio system. Minutes later, they reportedly returned with 15–20 others, some carrying balaclavas and one carrying a sword. They allegedly threw beer cans and glass bottles into the hearth and clashed with safety earlier than fleeing when police sirens had been heard.The violence led to the arrest of a 14-year-old boy.