In an effort to maintain the purity of the faith of Kanwar pilgrims, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday mandated that all the eateries, restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra route across the state display a 'nameplate' belonging to the proprietor. In an effort to assist the pilgrims, Uttarakhand has issued a directive with similar instructions to affix nameplates on all vehicles along the Yatra route.
In an effort to maintain the purity of the faith of Kanwar pilgrims, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday mandated that all the eateries, restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra route across the state display a 'nameplate' belonging to the proprietor. In an effort to assist the pilgrims, Uttarakhand has issued a directive with similar instructions to affix nameplates on all vehicles along the Yatra route.
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Additionally, action will be taken against those selling halal-certified products. Earlier, the Muzaffarnagar Police had urged all eateries along the Kanwar route to 'voluntarily display' the names of their owners and employees, adding that the intention of this order is not to create any kind of 'religious discrimination' but only to facilitate the devotees.
Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police, Pramod Singh Dobal said, “All those who operate hotels, dhabas, or street food stalls have been ordered to display the proprietor’s name, QR code, and mobile number at their establishment. Those who fail to comply will face strict action and will also be removed from the Kanwar route.”
Congress’ UP unit chief Ajay Rai condemned the decision and said that the BJP-led government is trying to create distance among people. “This is absolutely impractical. They are trying to impair the sense of brotherhood in society, trying to create distance among people. This should be cancelled immediately…” he said.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the order, likening it to apartheid and Nazi-era practices, and challenged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to issue a written order if he has the "courage."
Addressing a press conference, Owaisi said, "Seeing this order of the Uttar Pradesh government, it seems as if the spirit of Hitler has entered them. Will you give so much importance to a trip that you will ruin the livelihood of others? Will you work for only one community? Where is the Constitution? I challenge Yogi Adityanath to issue a written order if he has the courage. Clear discrimination is happening against Muslims," Owaisi added.
On Thursday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed preparations for the Kanwar Yatra, which begins on July 22, providing guidelines for water, power, urban development, and energy ministers to ensure peace and security during the event.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued directives for the Kanwar Yatra, Sawan Mela, and other festivals in the upcoming Shravan month, leading the Urban Development Department to release instructions aimed at enhancing cleanliness, lighting, and drinking water arrangements. (With inputs from ANI)
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