cultural controversy
Right-Wing Group Confronts Models Over Western Attire at Miss Rishikesh Pageant
Oct 05, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Members of Rashtriya Hindu Shakti Sangathan confronted contestants at the Miss Rishikesh beauty pageant over their Western attire, claiming it spoiled local culture. Despite the heated exchange between the right-wing group's president and participants, the event proceeded as scheduled with support from Lions Club Rishikesh organizers.
