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India Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Anti-social elements infiltrating Kanwar Yatra, will be unmasked: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that anti-social elements are attempting to defame the Kanwar Yatra through social media and acts of public disorder, and called on the public to report such individuals to at an event in Meerut on Sunday, Adityanath said that while most devotees uphold the sanctity of the Yatra, some anti-social elements are conspiring to malign Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage in which Lord Shiva's devotees, known as kanwariyas, walk barefoot to collect holy water from the Ganga and offer it at Shiva temples. This year's Yatra began on July 11 and will conclude on July 23, coinciding with the Hindu month of Shravan. Since the yatra began, social media platforms have been flooded with videos showing individuals dressed in saffron—commonly worn by kanwariyas—engaging in vandalism, creating ruckus on roads, and assaulting civilians. Adityanath claimed that these individuals are miscreants infiltrating Kanwar groups to tarnish their image.'Unmask them, keep them away from you at all costs. Do not allow them to enter your circle. Immediately inform the administration about this,' he Chief Minister, who showered flowers on kanwariyas earlier in the day, warned that those attempting to defame the Yatra or compromise its sanctity will face strict action. He also urged people against taking matters into their own hands.'It is the responsibility of every Kanwar Sangh and every Shiv bhakt to expose such elements and immediately inform the authorities,' Adityanath said. 'The entire Yatra route is under CCTV surveillance, and once the Yatra concludes, strict action will be taken against those identified. Their posters will also be displayed publicly.'His remarks came a day after seven kanwariyas were arrested for assaulting a CRPF jawan following an argument over train tickets at Mirzapur railway station. The incident was caught on CCTV and the footage went week, the UP Chief Minister had said that Kanwariyas were being unfairly labelled as 'terrorists and rioters' and denounced what he described as a concerted effort to malign the annual of violence involving kanwariyas have been reported across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand in recent days. Offences range from vandalism over minor provocations to physical light of these cases, the Uttar Pradesh government imposed a ban on carrying items like baseball bats and hockey sticks along the Kanwar pilgrimage route.- EndsMust Watch
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Business Standard
21 hours ago
- Business Standard
Three held with drugs on Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar: UP Police
They also seized Rs 19,450 in cash from the trio during the arrest under the Civil Lines area here on Sunday evening, officials said Press Trust of India Muzaffarnagar Police have arrested three people for allegedly supplying drugs along the Kanwar Yatra route here and seized contraband from them, officials said on Monday. They also seized Rs 19,450 in cash from the trio during the arrest under the Civil Lines area here on Sunday evening, officials said. Circle Officer Raju Kumar Sab said a case has been registered against Vaibhav, Gulshan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. On Sunday, thousands of kanwariyas (Lord Shiva devotees), heading back from Haridwar in Uttarakhand with Gangajal, were greeted by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with a helicopter showering flowers on them in Muzaffarnagar. Authorities have implemented tight security measures along the Kanwar Yatra routes. The Yatra concludes on July 23, when the pilgrims will return home after offering the holy water from the Ganges at Shiva temples on their way. As he welcomed the pilgrims, Adityanath claimed that some people were trying to defame the Kanwar Yatra on social media and urged every 'Kanwar Sangh' to expose such troublemakers. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Those trying to defame Kanwar Yatra will be dealt with sternly: Yogi
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that some people are trying to defame Kanwar Yatra and Shiv devotees and said that such troublemakers will be exposed and dealt with sternly. "Troublemakers have resorted to defame this holy pilgrimage (Kanwar Yatra). We have CCTV footage of troublemakers. We will paste their posters after the Kanwar Yatra) is over. Any attempt to disrupt the Yatra, or compromise its sanctity, will be dealt with strictly," Yogi said during an event in Meerut. Demonstrating respect for their faith and dedication, Yogi showered flowers on Kanwariyas on the streets of Meerut and also showered petals from a helicopter in other districts of western Uttar Pradesh . "From tomorrow (Monday), lakhs of Shiv devotees from various states of the country will carry water in the form of 'Kanwar' and perform 'jalabhishek' in various Shiv temples. I heartily welcome all the devotees who are bringing holy Gangajal from Haridwar," Yogi said. Claiming that some people were trying to defame Kanwar Yatra, he said: "Where there is enthusiasm and excitement, faith and devotion, some people try to disturb celebrations and defame devotion and faith. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 Weird Wedding Photos That Will Definitely Make You Laugh nieznany | Search Ads Undo Social media is replete with videos showing people wearing saffron, associated with 'Kanwariyas', creating ruckus on roads, ransacking hotels, damaging vehicles, and beating civilians." He claimed that miscreants were trying to infiltrate groups of Kanwariyas and bring them bad names by indulging in hooliganism and violence. "While most devotees uphold the sanctity of the Yatra, some anti-social elements are conspiring to malign it. It is the responsibility of every Kanwar Sangh and every 'Shiv bhakt' to expose such elements. Do not allow them to enter your circle. Immediately inform the administration if you spot such people," he said. "Administration is there to take legal action if any such miscreant desecrates Kanwar. Nobody should take law into their hands," he added. The CM claimed that before 2017, govts in UP did not allow these pilgrimages to take place and created obstacles in their path. "Today, the govt respects your devotion. So, it is our responsibility to take it forward with the same sacred sentiment," he said, urging the Kanwariyas to join cleanliness campaigns and ensure that no river or road remains dirty. "Shiv bhakts should walk with a spirit of public welfare and remain mindful of not causing inconvenience to others," he said. Rajya Sabha member Laxmikant Bajpai and UP's Minister of State Somendra Tomar were also present.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
'After Kanwar Yatra, posters of miscreants will be put up', CM Yogi warns of action
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a strong warning to those attempting to defame the annual Kanwar Yatra, stating that strict action will be taken against miscreants and vandals. Talking to reporters in Meerut, he said, 'We have CCTV footage of those trying to defame the yatra by indulging in vandalism. Once the Kanwar Yatra concludes peacefully, we will put up posters of these miscreants and take strict action against them.' CM Yogi's remarks come amid a spate of incidents captured on social media where some 'Kanwariyas' were seen engaging in vandalism -- damaging vehicles, attacking individuals, and creating public nuisance. The Chief Minister accused certain elements of trying to malign the religious pilgrimage both online and offline using false narratives. He urged every Kanwar Sangh and devotee to take responsibility for the sanctity of the Yatra, saying, 'Those who are trying to defame the Kanwar Yatra under the guise of devotees must be identified and kept away. It is our duty not to let them infiltrate this sacred journey.' Highlighting the significance of Lord Shiva and the peaceful essence of the pilgrimage, CM Yogi reminded devotees of their duty to respect others and maintain cleanliness. 'The administration has made all necessary arrangements, but it is also the responsibility of every pilgrim to ensure that no one is troubled, and no place is dirtied during the yatra,' he said, while appealing to Kanwariyas to avoid throwing litter on roads. 'If anyone attempts to take the law into their own hands or desecrate the yatra, the police must be informed immediately. The administration is on high alert,' he added. The Chief Minister also recalled how the Kanwar Yatra was neglected before 2017 under previous governments. 'Today, you have a government that respects your faith. Let's work together to ensure this sacred event remains peaceful and respected,' he said.
