Why Is Battle Of Baghpat Trending? Internet Remembers The Iconic UP Street Fight

Four years ago, a street fight now known as the Battle of Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh turned an ordinary chaat dispute into internet history.

Battle of Baghpat Anniversary: Four years ago, on this day, the town of Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh witnessed an unusual street fight that became an internet sensation. While India is known for historic battles in Panipat and Haldighati, this one left a different legacy—one filled with memes and online humor.

The Birth of an Internet Phenomenon

The incident involved two rival chaat vendors engaged in a fierce scuffle over customers. Amid the chaos, one figure stood out—Harendra Singh, a participant with striking henna-dyed orange hair. His animated involvement in the brawl earned him the internet moniker “Einstein Chacha.” His resemblance to physicist Albert Einstein, combined with his aggressive stance, made him the face of what netizens later dubbed the “Great Battle of Papdi-Chaat.”

The fight, which took place on the bustling Atithi Bhawan street, was captured on video by a local journalist. The journalist, who was hit on the right hand with a rod during the altercation, managed to film the entire scuffle. The footage quickly went viral, drawing widespread attention across social media platforms. As a result, eight individuals from both chaat stalls—Shiv Chaat Bhandar and Nav Durga Chaat Bhandar—were arrested on serious charges, including attempted murder.

Social Media Celebrates Battle Of Baghpat

As the video spread, social media users turned the incident into an internet spectacle. A Star Wars-inspired fan edit depicted the fighters wielding lightsabers instead of sticks, making the clip trend once again. Many believe that the viral fight may have even inspired a similar brawl scene in Prime Video’s popular series Panchayat.Even after four years, the internet has not forgotten Baghpat’s legendary food fight. Social media continues to commemorate the event, with users flooding timelines with memes and tributes.

One user wrote, “It’s the 4th anniversary of ‘The Great Battle of Papdi-Chaat’ fought at Baghpat. It changed the world thereafter.”
Another user posted, “The world-famous Baghpat Chaat Battle was fought on this day—four years ago! Remembering the warriors who turned a chaat stall into a WWE ring and gave us the most legendary food fight in history.”

The Lasting Legacy of Battle Of Baghpat and ‘Einstein Chacha’

Harendra Singh, better known as ‘Einstein Chacha,’ became a social media icon overnight. Clad in a green kurta with his distinctive orange hair, his viral moment led to countless memes comparing him to fictional characters and, most notably, to Albert Einstein himself.

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Zubair Amin

Zubair Amin is a Senior Content Producer at NewsX. He produces multimedia content about world affairs, international relations and India's foreign relations. He tweets at @zubaiyramin