No one was buying house citing area as 'bhangi-chamaar': Ashok Bharti defends house sale in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh has recently become the center of escalating tensions, with Hindu organizations protesting against the sale of a luxurious house by Ashok Bharti to a Muslim youth, Rao Nadeem. The issue has created a significant uproar, with multiple protests occurring over the past few days.

However, Ashok Bharti has now come forward with a detailed explanation, shedding light on the situation. According to Bharti, he had been attempting to sell the house for over five years but was unsuccessful. Potential buyers consistently refused the offer, citing the fact that individuals from marginalized communities, referred to as “bhangi-chamaar,” resided in the neighborhood. This social stigma surrounding the area made it extremely difficult for Bharti to secure a sale, which, in turn, led to financial stress as he struggled to pay the house's EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) to the bank.

यूपी के मुजफ्फरनगर में कई दिन से हिन्दू संगठन हंगामा कर रहे हैं। क्योंकि अशोक भारती ने अपना आलीशान मकान मुस्लिम युवक राव नदीम को बेच दिया है।

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Rao Nadeem, the Muslim buyer, stepped in when no one else would. Not only did Nadeem pay off the outstanding bank loan, but he also completed the purchase of the property from Ashok Bharti. Addressing the protests and criticism, Bharti expressed his gratitude towards Nadeem, stating, “For me, this is the form of God.”

Bharti’s revelation has added a new dimension to the ongoing controversy, as his financial struggles and inability to find other buyers put into perspective the necessity of the sale. While tensions remain high in the area, Bharti’s statement highlights the deeper socio-economic issues at play beyond religious differences.