Uttarakhand has been in the news for various reasons, and Mazar demolitions are one of them. A recent video of a courageous Hindu woman, Radha Semwal Dhoni, shared by the Islamist ecosystem, caught our eye. 

In the video, Radha Semwal Dhoni and a few others are demolishing a disputed Mazar and building a temple over it. 

People who are displeased with her behaviour call her a “Hindutva woman”. But did you know that Radha Semwal has done this several times in the state?

Who is Radha Semwal Dhoni?

The Quint calls her a “Hindutva Leader”. They even shared a profile video of hers.

Radha is on a mission to free Uttarakhand of Mazars. Speaking to The Quint, she said she had demolished about 100-150 Mazars. However, a report by Ground Report mentions that she has demolished 370 shrines with a target of 540. Despite being labelled as an extremist Hindutva activist, Radha Semwal Dhoni remains dedicated to her cause. She stands as a solitary force challenging the unjust proliferation of illegal mazars in Uttarakhand. Numerous unauthorised encroachments are occurring under the guise of minority religions, raising concerns among the people. There is a prevailing fear that if not addressed promptly, the divine land of Uttarakhand may be at risk.

Mazar jihad

For over two years, headlines in Uttarakhand have been dominated by alarming reports of extensive land encroachment in the state. While some choose to overlook the issue, locals are actively seeking refuge from the threat posed by unauthorised residents infiltrating Uttarakhand. It’s not difficult to infer that the majority of these encroachers are Rohingyas and Bangladeshi Muslims who are involved in seizing the sacred sites of Uttarakhand and advancing their agenda of what Radha calls Mazar Jihad. Radha Semwal Dhoni, a simple woman from a modest background in Dehradun, is taking it upon herself to address this challenge. Fearlessly committed to the cause, she has been demolishing illegal Mazars across Uttarakhand for nearly four years. Radha, an unapologetic Hindu, takes decisive action where needed.

Hindutva Watch, a “research initiative” dedicated to monitoring reports of attacks on members of religious minorities in India, is closely monitoring Radha. She has taken action against missionaries accused of engaging in conversion activities.

Here are some videos of her actions:

The liberal ecosystem that sucks up to the Islamists is shaken by her courage

A fearless Hindu warrior, Radha Semwal courageously questions the legitimacy of the illegal structures and is unhesitant in personally dismantling smaller structures—a challenging task, considering the potential dangers associated with the underlying jihad. Remarkably, Radha live-streams the entire process, demonstrating exceptional courage. She openly confronts the illicit activities tarnishing the sanctity of the region. Despite her solitary efforts, Radha Semwal has drawn the ire of liberals and Islamist groups who are alarmed by her capabilities. Foreign-funded platforms such as the Quint, which profiled her, are targeting her, attempting to depict her as a “terrorist” and misusing government support through covert channels.

The state of Uttarakhand has been plagued by the Islamist menace for quite some time. Be it love jihad or land jihad, and now this Mazar jihad, the state is tired. Recently, Hindu youths were attacked by an Islamist mob in Dehradun, stones were pelted at Kanwariyas in the state in Vikas Nagar, and residential school girl students were molested by the tailors at their school (no prizes for guessing which community these tailors belonged to). Tired of all this, the Hindus in the state took to the streets to protest recently. 

Radha Semwal Dhoni is actively championing the cause of Hindu Dharma. She targets individuals who are not only notorious but also involved in criminal activities, specifically funded and settled in Uttarakhand, with the intent to alter the region’s demographic landscape.

The alarming extent of Mazar Jihad in Uttarakhand has raised concerns about the safety and security of our temples. The unauthorised settlement of Bangladeshi Muslims in the most tranquil locations is a grave issue. There is a pressing need for more Hindus to work actively at the grassroots level to combat such threats locally.