Chaos Erupts at Vaishali Festival During Kalpana Patowary's Performance

Unruly Scenes at the Vaishali Festival

The second day of the three-day festival in Vaishali, the birthplace of Lord Mahavir, witnessed significant chaos. During a cultural event featuring renowned Bhojpuri singer Kalpana Patowary, the crowd became uncontrollable, prompting police to intervene with a baton charge to restore order. This led to a scene of panic as some individuals in the audience began to destroy chairs.

As soon as Kalpana Patowary took the stage, the excitement among the audience reached a peak. Fans rushed forward, eager to catch a glimpse of her and dance to her songs. However, a few unruly elements in the crowd initiated a disturbance, throwing chairs around.

Initially, the police attempted to calm the crowd, but as the situation escalated, they resorted to a baton charge to disperse the gathering. After stern warnings from officials and considerable effort, calm was eventually restored, allowing the program to continue.

Audience Dances to Kalpana Patowary's Melodies

Despite the chaos, Kalpana Patowary captivated the audience with her singing. She opened her performance with the popular Chhath festival song 'Uge He Surya Dev...' and followed it with a poignant rendition of 'Beti Bechwa,' a timeless piece by the Bhojpuri bard Bhikhari Thakur. The crowd erupted in applause and danced enthusiastically to her famous track 'Hamar Jiya Bole Re Chhoti Nandi.'

Three-Day Festival Highlights

It is noteworthy that the grand inauguration of this three-day Vaishali Festival took place on March 31, led by Bihar's Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Tourism Minister Arun Shankar Prasad. On the opening day, the famous playback singer Udit Narayan enchanted the audience with his performances. The festival will continue until April 2, featuring numerous distinguished guests and artists.