Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, whereas addressing devotees in Meerut throughout Kanwar Yatra, warned of strict motion in opposition to these making an attempt to disrupt or defame the spiritual procession. CM Yogi additionally appealed to kanwariyas to keep up cleanliness and report any provocation to the police.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday issued a stern warning to these making an attempt to disrupt the continuing Kanwar Yatra, saying that strict motion could be taken in opposition to them as soon as the yatra concludes. Talking in Meerut after showering flower petals on the Shiva devotees, Adityanath declared: “Flowers for kanwariyas, however sticks for troublemakers.” He emphasised that these sharing provocative or objectionable content material on social media would additionally face penalties beneath the regulation. “The federal government is watching the whole lot. Motion will comply with as quickly because the yatra ends,” he warned.
‘Some try to malign this devotion’
Welcoming devotees coming back from Haridwar with Ganga water, CM Yogi stated the Kanwar Yatra displays religion and enthusiasm, and the members, together with youth and kids, deserve honour and respect. He added that a number of social teams had been aiding with preparations for the yatra, however warned that some people had been making an attempt to defame the spiritual journey. “We have to be alert. Some miscreants are utilizing the yatra as cowl for creating unrest. They’re making an attempt to malign this devotion, even through social media,” he stated, urging folks to show such components.
The chief minister additionally appealed to kanwariyas to maintain roads and rivers clear and be conscious of public comfort. “If somebody damages your kanwar, report it to the police. Don’t take the regulation into your individual palms,” he suggested.
Authorities has CCTV proof, will act publish yatra
Reiterating his warning, CM Yogi stated the state has CCTV footage of these concerned in disruptive actions throughout the yatra. “Their posters can be displayed, and every considered one of them can be held accountable beneath the regulation,” he stated.