The controversy followed a social media video alleging that the cafe was named after Kashi despite displaying a statue of Jinnah and serving beef. A YouTuber was arrested for allegedly making communal remarks in a video claiming a Fort Kochi cafe displayed Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s statue and served beef despite being named after the holy city. Rajeev Chandrasekhar challenged VD Satheesan's response to the Kashi Art Cafe row.