A video from Lucknow University in India has taken over the internet, where Hindu students formed a human chain to protect their Muslim fellows while praying. They formed a human shield around the Muslim students after the university management locked down the campus mosque.
A group of Hindu students were seen forming a human chain to protect Muslim students praying at India’s Lucknow University after authorities locked the campus mosque. pic.twitter.com/jF4ipdvjYj
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) February 23, 2026
Attacks against religious minorities in India are not new; however, in their defence, the university authorities have stated that the building, Lal Baradari, is on the brink of collapse. They added that the decision was taken to protect the students from any unforeseen accident.
Soon, the video went viral and was lauded for the religious harmony displayed by Lucknow University students, in times when religious differences are at their peak in the country. Stating that all religions must be given the right to live without intimidation, a user posted on X:
Beautiful. Hindus and Muslims deserve to live free from intimidation because of who they are.
Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Islam have been in India for thousands of years with Islam and Sikhism taking root much later.
India’s history is interwoven with these faiths. https://t.co/m1zedSAqpJ
— Tell MAMA UK (@TellMamaUK) February 23, 2026
Paying respect to the display of harmony, a netizen said:
Respect to those students, that’s the India many still believe in.
When young people choose humanity over hate, they show the country’s true strength. India can be truly great when unity, constitutional values, and mutual respect rise above divisive politics and extremist…
— Rana Sajjad (@ranasajjad246) February 23, 2026
Stating that this is the real portrayal of a Hindu person, a user commented:
Real Hindus are extremely tolerant and exceptionally accomodating to everything around them whether it is plants, animals, humans or nature. 💐
— Naveed Aslam (@Naveedaslam25) February 24, 2026
One added that hatred is damaging the social fabric of the country and posted on X:
India needs more students like them who believe in humanity. People r tired n fed up with the hateful and divisive policy. Who r burning social fabrics of India, Their children are living outside India n enjoying life but here they want other children to dance in front of mosque.
— Sundar (@JohnSun33348514) February 24, 2026
Stating that this gesture is a hope for unity and posted:
Amidst all the odds and divisions being pushed, this picture gives me so much hope.This is the real meaning of unity. Huge respect to these Hindu brothers for forming a shield so their friends could pray safely. Love and humanity will always win. ❤️
— Mohammed Abubakar 🇮🇹 (@itsmdabubakar) February 24, 2026
