Eateries on Kanwar Yatra route must name owners: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
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.'
He said 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
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
18 minutes ago
- News18
Yogi Adityanath Becomes Longest-Serving UP CM, Overtaking Govind Ballabh Pant
Last Updated: CM Yogi Adityanath is known for his strong Hindutva ideology and emphasis on law and order. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has become the longest-serving CM of the state, having completed eight years and 132 days in office, surpassing the tenure of Govind Ballabh Pant. CM Yogi assumed the office as the CM of the state for the first time on March 19, 2017, by becoming the 21st Chief Minister. He was re-elected for a second term in March 2022, becoming the first CM in Uttar Pradesh's history to return to power after completing a full five-year term. Besides being the CM of the state, he is also the Mahant (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math, a prominent Hindu temple in Gorakhpur, which plays a key role in eastern UP's religious and political landscape. He has been holding the Mahant's position since September 2014, after the demise of Mahant Avaidyanath, his spiritual Guru. UP CM Yogi Adityanath became one of the youngest Indian parliamentarians in 1998 at the age of 26. Known for his strong Hindutva ideology, firm administrative style, and emphasis on law and order, Adityanath's tenure has focused on infrastructure development, religious tourism, industrial investment, and anti-crime operations. Under his leadership, initiatives like One District One Product (ODOP), Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways, and a push for women's safety and empowerment have gained visibility. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
Yogi Adityanath becomes Uttar Pradesh's longest‑serving Chief Minister
YogiAdityanath has become the longestserving Chief Minister in the history of Uttar Pradesh, surpassing GovindBallabhPant's record. He has completed 8 years and 132 days in office-exceeding Pant's cumulative tenure of 8 years and 127 days (including his preIndependence premiership). With this milestone, Yogi now holds the record for the state's longest continuous tenure as Chief Adityanath first assumed office on March 19, 2017, when he was sworn in as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He later secured a second consecutive term, becoming the first Chief Minister in Uttar Pradesh's electoral history to complete a full fiveyear term and then be firebrand BJP leader has been making headlines for his sharp statements against opposition leaders, and his effective governance and leadership in the past eight years. Born as Ajay Mohan Singh Bisht on June 5, 1972, Yogi Aditayanath became an MP at the age of 26 and represented Gorakhpur in the Lok Sabha for five terms. Here are more details about him on his 53rd birthday:- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Yogi Adityanath#Uttar Pradesh
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Four of 6 killed in Haridwar temple stampede from UP
Four of the six people killed in the Mansa Devi temple stampede in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Sunday belonged to Uttar Pradesh, an official statement from the UP government said. An injured person being taken for treatment after a stampede at Mansa Devi temple, in Haridwar on July 27. (Agency) 'Among the four killed from the state, two have been identified as Aarush (12) of Bareilly and Vicky (18) from Rampur. Two others, whose age has not been confirmed yet, included Vakil of Barabanki and Shanti from Budaun', the UP government statement said. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences to the victims' families. He announced that the UP government will give ₹2 lakh each aid to the families of each of the UP victims. The Uttar Pradesh chief minister instructed the officers concerned to coordinate with the Uttarakhand government to bring back the bodies of the victims to their homes. The stampede at the hilltop temple occurred around 9am when rumours of an electric current where the stairs to the temple begin sent people into panic, ultimately killing at least six people and leaving many injured, according to Uttarakhand Police. In his message on X, Adityanath said, 'The loss of life in the unfortunate accident on the Sri Mansa Devi Temple road in Haridwar, Uttarakhand is extremely sad and condolences are with the bereaved families. I pray to Maa Mansa Devi to grant salvation to the departed souls, strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow and speedy recovery to the injured. Om Shanti!.' Vicky Saini from Rampur's Bilaspur died during treatment, while his elder brother Sachin sustained injuries. Vicky was pursuing his second year of graduation at Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Government College in Kuakhera. On Saturday night, he and Sachin set out for Haridwar on a motorcycle to fetch Ganga water as part of the Kanwar Yatra. After reaching Haridwar in the early hours of Sunday, the brothers took a dip in the Ganga and went to offer prasad at the Mansa Devi temple. While exiting the temple premises, there was a stampede-like situation following rumours that an overhead electric wire suddenly snapped and electrocuted several devotees. Vicky suffered severe injuries in the incident. Teams from the police, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), and local administration launched a rescue operation and transported the injured to a nearby hospital. Vicky succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The victim's family left immediately for Haridwar. According to Savita Devi, the village head of Majhra, Vicky was the youngest of four siblings. His father, Tikaram Saini, works as an accountant at a cement shop. The family is also concerned about Vicky's mother, Shakuntala Devi, who is unwell and has not yet been informed about her son's death. Rajendra Singh, uncle of the deceased, said Vicky had left home the previous night to collect 'Daak Kanwar'. 'He bathed in the Ganga and offered prasad at Mansa Devi temple. The accident occurred as he was returning. We appeal to the government to support the grieving family,' he added. After the tragedy about 35 people were rushed to hospital, and six of them died. As it was a Sunday, a large crowd of devotees had gathered at the temple atop the Shivalik Hills at a height of over 500 feet. Videos from the spot showed a massive rush of people, including children and women, making their way to the temple. Outside the hospital, worried family members waited for news of their loved ones. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said a magisterial probe has been ordered.
