At the Arya Mahasammelan, Sudarshan News editor-in-chief and far-right leader Suresh Chavhanke referred to Muslim-majority areas as “Pakistans within India.” He demonised madrasas, claiming “Aurangzebs are coming out of madrasas where terrorists are made,” and alleged that weapons are hidden in mosques. He urged Hindus to keep weapons with them and buy Kanpur-made pistols instead of expensive smartphones.