CM: Check provocative slogans and display of weapons in festive season
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Lucknow: Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
on Wednesday instructed officials that provocative slogans and display of weapons shouldn't be allowed at any cost in the forthcoming festival season.
"The atmosphere of joy should prevail but there should be no mischief," was his clear message while reviewing law and order in the state with senior police and administration officials on Wednesday evening.
The CM also said that any attempts to disturb peace in the state in the name of caste conflict would not be tolerated. Expressing concern over recent incidents reported from places like Kaushambi, Etawah and Auraiya, he directed officials to identify the culprits and take the strictest action.
"Some disruptive elements had been conspiring to spread caste hatred for some time. Officials should not wait for orders from the govt before taking action in such cases," he said.
The CM said several festivals are to be celebrated from July 11 to Aug 9, including Kanwar Yatra, Shravan Shivratri, Nag Panchami and Raksha Bandhan. In addition to this, Jagannath Rath Yatra is being held from June 27 to July 8 while Muharram is to be observed from June 27 to July 6 or 7.
Discussing arrangements for the Kanwar Yatra, he reiterated a rule from the previous year that asked all eateries to mention the name of the owner in the front.
With the possibility of disruptive elements joining the yatra in disguise, the CM said all districts should remain vigilant.
Yogi reiterated that respecting the religious sentiments of devotees is paramount, but mischievous elements should not be given any opportunity to spoil the environment.
"Sale of meat in the open should not occur on the Kanwar Yatra route. Sanitation, street lighting, drinking water, toilets, and primary medical facilities should be available on the yatra routes. Institutions setting up camps should be verified," he said.
The CM further said: "Districts bordering Uttarakhand, including Ghaziabad, Meerut, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Kashi, Barabanki and Basti, should exercise special caution.
The sound levels of DJs, drums, and music on the yatra route should adhere to prescribed standards. Deafening noise, provocative slogans and deviations from traditional routes will not be acceptable. The height of DJs used in Tazia, Rath, or Kanwar Yatra should not exceed the prescribed limit.
Cutting trees, removing slums, or displacing shelters for the poor for any procession will not be tolerated."
The CM also stated that display of weapons and the political use of religious symbols in religious processions will not be allowed.
Entry of prohibited animals on the routes of processions should be prevented, and social media should be closely monitored, he said adding that surveillance through drones would be carried out and the govt should be quick to rebut false news.
During the month of Shravan, there will be a large gathering of devotees at Shiva temples each Monday for which the departments of panchayati raj and urban development have been asked to make adequate preparations.
During Muharram, the CM added, the administration and police must learn from previous arrangements and ensure that all programmes are conducted peacefully on traditional routes by ensuring dialogue with peace and organising committees.
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