Overview

• Viral clips on X from Scotland, Germany and the USA show large Ganesh Chaturthi street processions, drawing tens of thousands of views.
• One widely shared post argued that taking celebrations onto public streets overseas is “NOT RIGHT” and could impose traditions or fuel resentment.
• Other commenters countered that the gatherings were permitted cultural events, describing them as inclusive and within local rules.
• In Scotland, the 10th Scottish Ganesh Festival hosted by SAMRAT at Edinburgh College included a procession to Granton Beach with the Indian Consul General and MSP Sandesh Gulhane in attendance.
• Coverage reports no legal action or public disorder tied to the events, with the online dispute discussed in the context of rising anti-immigration sentiment in several Western countries.