Haridwar, July 21 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday emphasized that the upcoming Kanwar Yatra must proceed smoothly and safely, ensuring that the religious journey causes no inconvenience to local residents.

Speaking to reporters here, CM Dhami said the state government is focusing on improving road connectivity and managing travel diversions across the region during the Kanwar Yatra from July 30 to August 11.

"We welcome them all here... We just want everyone to come peacefully... I want everyone to follow the rules of the pilgrimage. No one's journey should cause inconvenience to others... The preparations for the Kanwar Yatra were also reviewed here. All departments and the district administration have made...