India, Aug. 7 -- LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday projected the ongoing Kanwar Yatra as an example of social harmony and communal co-existence, asserting that the pilgrimage had become a symbol of faith, discipline and national unity even as he ordered a zero-tolerance crackdown on rumour-mongers and anti-social elements seeking to disrupt public order.

Addressing senior administrative and police officials during a statewide review meeting through video conference, Adityanath said the participation of lakhs of devotees and the voluntary efforts of social organisations in serving pilgrims reflected the strength of social cohesion at a time when attempts were being made to create caste-based divisions.

He directed distri...