UP CM Yogi Adityanath Mandates Display of Eatery Owners’ Names Along Kanwar Yatra Route Sparking Controversy

News Mania Desk/Agnibeena Ghosh/19th July 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a new directive on July 19 requiring all food establishments along the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display the names of their owners. This measure is intended to preserve the religious sanctity of the pilgrimage but has sparked significant backlash from both opposition leaders and some members of the ruling NDA. Critics argue that the decision could heighten religious tensions and contribute to an atmosphere of discrimination.