‘This is reality’: Chinmayi exposes story of Babri Karsevak left paralysed and ignored by Hindu organisations for 26 years

Playback singer and activist Chinmayi Sripada sparked intense debate online on Sunday morning after she amplified a stark and painful story posted by X user Manish RJ — the story of Anchal Singh, a karsevak who was among the first to scale the Babri Masjid dome on December 6, 1992, chanting “Jai Shri Ram.”

According to the viral post, Singh fell when a portion of the dome collapsed beneath him. The accident left him paralysed, with severely damaged fingers and one side of his body rendered immobile. The post states that in the 26 years since, no major Hindu organisation has extended assistance to him.

Singh, who now lives with permanent disability, reportedly relies on his wife’s daily-wage labour to run the household. The couple has five daughters, intensifying the financial and emotional strain on the family.

Chinmayi shared the post with a brief but powerful caption: “This is reality.” Her comment has ignited a flurry of reactions online, with many questioning the lack of institutional support for those who participated in one of the most politically charged events in modern Indian history.

The resurfacing of Singh’s condition, juxtaposed with the political symbolism of karsevak participation, has triggered heated discussions on accountability, abandonment, and the selective remembrance of those involved in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

As the story continues to trend, social media users are demanding clarity on whether any organisations have attempted to offer help, and calling for immediate support for Singh’s family.

For many, Chinmayi’s signal-boosting has reopened long-ignored questions about who bears responsibility for the lives impacted by the demolition.