Kanwar Yatra: Yogi warns of stern action against rumour-mongers
Lucknow, July 25 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to ensure uniform arrangements for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra across the state, asserting that the safety, convenience and dignity of every devotee must remain the government's highest priority. He also warned of stringent action against those attempting to spread rumours, create communal disharmony, indulge in food adulteration, overcharging or disrupt law and order during the pilgrimage. The Kanwar Yatra will begin on July 30 with the advent of the month of Shravan or Sawan.
The chief minister also ordered strict enforcement of food safety norms. Meat and liquor shops on Kanwar routes are to remain closed, while officials have been directed to crack down on food adulteration, unhygienic conditions and overpricing. Shop owners must prominently display their names, and DJ sound systems must adhere to prescribed sound limits.
Reviewing preparations for Shravan and forthcoming festivals, the chief minister instructed senior officials to maintain seamless coordination among districts and with Kanwar organisations, while strengthening security through drones, CCTV surveillance, enhanced police patrolling and constant monitoring of social media platforms. He instructed police to promptly counter misleading or fake content circulating on social media and take stringent action against those attempting to disturb communal harmony through misinformation.The meeting assessed law and order, traffic management, health services, sanitation, disaster preparedness and public amenities across the state. P5...
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