Members of VHP–Bajrang Dal, led by Vikas Verma, submitted a memorandum at the SDM office demanding strict action against alleged “land jihad,” accusing “Islamic jihadis” of threatening the state’s security. Protesters raised slogans including “Islamic jihad will not be tolerated,” “Land jihad will not be tolerated,” “Down with Islamic jihad,” and “Islamification of Devbhoomi will not be tolerated.”