An incident in Bihar, which has gone viral, has ignited outrage and concern nationally. A man wearing the garb of Hindu God Shiva was beaten and humiliated for not being able to recite the Gayatri Mantra and other Hindu scriptures. This shocking event has raised issues of respect, dignity, and freedom of speech. The most widespread appeal for justice on his behalf is with an eye to the fact that the Constitution ensures freedom of expression and also guarantees that all men and women must be protected under protection and equal rights.
There were some people who stopped and questioned a man in the clothes of Lord Shiva. He was mocked and physically assaulted when he wasn’t able to recite the Gayatri Mantra and other chants. Instead of treating him with respect, the crowd chose to use humiliation and violence. This was bad treatment and was not only terrible for the person, but an expression of a broader problem of intolerance and misuse of religious identity.
"God Shiva attire man thrashed." 😭😭
— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) February 6, 2026
A man dressed as Hindu God Shiva was humiliated and beaten in Bihar as he couldn't chant Gayatri Mantra and other things.
I demand justice for this shiva attire man. Our Constitution will give him justice. Jai Bhim. pic.twitter.com/aqAQLoiGOB
A quick spread of videos and reports of the incident led to a high level of awareness among citizens. Dressing as a god shouldn't be a justification for harassment and angry people felt that way when the man was treated. Others added that no one should be compelled to prove their faith or knowledge of religious texts in public. The episode has raised questions about freedom, dignity, and the dangers of policing belief.
India’s Constitution guarantees equality, dignity, and freedom of speech to each and every citizen. It violates these principles when the man in Shiva attire is humiliated. His justice needs to be done, and that, too, is a message that such conduct will not be condoned. As some voices correctly said, “Our Constitution will provide him justice.” The belief that people should be protected from discrimination and violence by the law regardless of background and knowledge has a deep-seated influence.
The Bihar incident is not just a community event, it requires understanding of respect and constitutional values. A man dressed as Shiva was beaten just because he couldn't vocalize certain verses, but the overall issue concerns intolerance and respect for dignity. Justice for him is justice for all so that India remains a land of freedom, respect, and equality.
