‘Time Has Healed Wounds, But The Legend Endures…’: Internet Remembers ‘Baghpat Battle’ As It Turns 4; Watch The Iconic Video
Four years ago, a street fight between rival chaat vendors in Baghpat went viral, turning "Einstein Chacha" into a meme legend. The brawl lives on through memes, fan edits.
If you use social media you have heard about the legendary ‘Battle of Baghpat’ which took place in Baghpat city of Uttar Pradesh. This fight became a cult classic part of the India social media community. The clash wasn’t between warriors on a battlefield but between two rival chaat vendors. What followed was pure chaos, and the internet made sure it was never forgotten.
The fight took place between Shiv Chaat Bhandar and Nav Durga Chaat Bhandar on Atithi Bhawan street. It all started as a heated argument over customers, but soon escalated into a full-blown brawl with sticks and rods flying in every direction. Among the fighters, one man stole the show—Harendra, a vendor with striking henna-dyed hair. Social media quickly gave him the nickname “Einstein Chacha”, turning him into a meme legend.
A local journalist, who was unfortunately caught in the middle and got hit on the hand with a rod, captured the fight on video. The footage went viral, making headlines across the country. As a result, police arrested eight people from both sides, charging them with serious offenses, including attempt to murder.
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One of the users shared the 4 years old clip again on its fourth anniversary with a caption that justifies the fierce battle. The user named THE SKIN DOCTOR in his caption says, “Four years on, the echoes of the battle of Baghpat still thunder. The warriors of fought not for survival, but for glory, honor, and an unyielding thirst for dominance. They wielded sticks, chairs, and bare hands, but their greatest weapon was the fire in their hearts.
The earth trembled beneath their defiance, and the sky bore witness to their unwavering will. Time has healed wounds, but the legend endures. On this day, we honor those who rose, not as mere men, but as warriors. Happy fourth anniversary of the battle of Baghpat to all.”
Four years on, the echoes of the battle of Baghpat still thunder. The warriors of fought not for survival, but for glory, honor, and an unyielding thirst for dominance.
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) February 22, 2025
They wielded sticks, chairs, and bare hands, but their greatest weapon was the fire in their hearts. The earth… pic.twitter.com/ipdKn2vYlU
Over the years, the internet has kept the memory alive. The fight even found its way into pop culture, with many believing it inspired a similar scene in the popular web series Panchayat on Prime Video. One of the most famous fan edits transformed the fight into a Star Wars battle, replacing sticks with lightsabers. That version went viral all over again, keeping the fight fresh in the minds of netizens.
On this day last year Battle of Nav Durga Chat Bhandar was fought in Baghpat, India.
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Even today, memes about the Baghpat brawl continue to circulate. What started as a local dispute has now become an internet classic, proving that some fights aren’t just fought on the streets, but also in the hearts (and timelines) of the people.
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