Narendra Modi Attends Bhajan Clubbing for Deendayal Upadhyaya Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a 'Bhajan Clubbing' event at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park in New Delhi on September 25, 2026, to mark the 110th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. The program blended traditional devotional songs with electronic beats, amplified music, and professional lighting to engage younger audiences. Modi participated in the festivities by clapping and playing a tambourine.

Earlier in the day, Modi paid tribute to Upadhyaya, a former leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and precursor to the Bharatiya Janata Party. He praised the philosophy of 'Antyodaya'—the upliftment of the most marginalized members of society—as a foundation for nation-building. Modi had previously endorsed the 'Bhajan Clubbing' trend on his Mann Ki Baat radio program as a fusion of spirituality and modernity.

The celebration occurred while Indian National Congress workers held simultaneous protests in Delhi. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police detained the protesters, with reports of individuals being dragged away while the Prime Minister's program took place.