Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath has taken a big step for the Kanwar pilgrims and has ordered to put ‘nameplates’ on food shops on Kanwar routes across Uttar Pradesh. The order clearly states that the name of the owner should be written on the shops at all costs, along with this he will have to tell about his identity. Actually, this decision has been taken by the Uttar Pradesh government to maintain the purity of the faith of the Kanwar pilgrims. Along with this, action will also be taken against those selling products with Halal certification. Till now this decision was limited to Muzaffarnagar district, but now it will be implemented in the entire state on the orders of the state government. Politics has also started on this. The opposition has termed this decision as a decision to spoil social harmony.
Kanwar Yatra starts in Sawan
Devotees of Lord Shiva go on Kanwar Yatra every year. This holy journey starts in the month of Sawan. In this journey, Kanwariyas wear saffron clothes. This year this holy journey is starting from 22 July 2024. Special arrangements are being made in UP and Uttarakhand for this journey. Because most of the people pass through these two states with Kanwar. This is the reason why the government makes every arrangement for the convenience of the devotees.
What things are banned on Kanwar Yatra in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory regarding the ban on the display of weapons during the Kanwar Yatra. During the month-long Kanwar Yatra, DJ and religious songs will be played within the prescribed limit. Regarding this, DGP Prashant Kumar said that changes have been made in the traffic system in view of the journey. Entry of heavy vehicles will be prohibited. Apart from this, entry of heavy vehicles will be prohibited on Delhi Expressway, Dehradun Expressway and Chaudhary Charan Singh Kanwar Marg from midnight of 21st July.
What else did the UP DGP tell
The DGP further said that Kanwariyas are advised not to carry spear, trident or any kind of weapon. There will be no ban on playing DJ on the Kanwar Yatra route, but the sound will be within the prescribed limit as per the instructions. Liquor and meat shops will also remain closed on the Yatra routes. Stray animals should not be seen roaming on the Yatra routes. Normal traffic will be banned on the Ayodhya-Basti route. Only ambulances and other emergency vehicles will be allowed on it.
What was the controversy about the Kanwar Yatra?
Earlier, Saharanpur DIG Ajay Kumar Sahni has issued an order to write the name of the proprietors on the shops falling on the Kanwar route. He also told IANS the important reason behind this. He argued, “As has been happening every year regarding the Kanwar route, some people had expressed objection to the fact that when Kanwariyas come, there is a dispute over the prices of the goods.
Along with this, when the shop belongs to someone else and the name is of someone else, a situation of confusion arises. In view of this, this order has been issued to all the hotels, dhabas or food shops on the way. This order will be implemented on all the Kanwar routes in the entire state. All the shopkeepers on the Kanwar route will compulsorily write the name of the proprietor on their shops. ”
