Ahead of the dates for the Kanwar Yatra 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has determined to situation a number of tips to guarantee that the routes stay untainted and the entry is straightforward for all of the yatris.
The UP government introduced this morning that they’re banning the sale of meat within the open on the routes which have been reserved for the Kanwar Yatra, set to begin from July 4 this yr. This resolution was taken after conducting a assessment assembly, chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath.
Adityanath mentioned that this yr as a result of “Adhimas” (further month), Shravan is of two months length. The festivals of Shravani Shivratri, Nagpanchami and Rakshabandhan can be celebrated throughout this era, he mentioned.
“The traditional Kanwar Yatra will take place in the holy month of Shravan starting from July 4. Before this, Bakri Eid will be celebrated on June 29. This time is sensitive from the point of view of law and order. So, we have to be constantly alert and careful.” he mentioned.
“Respecting the belief of devotees, meat should not be allowed to be sold in the open on the Kanwar route. The route should remain clean and sanitised. There should be provision for streetlights. Since the weather is hot, arrangements for drinking water should also be made,” the CM mentioned.
According to the assertion, Adityanath requested the officers to put in CCTV cameras on the yatra route and in addition deploy divers. The locations for organising of Kanwar camps must be marked prematurely in order that visitors is just not obstructed, he ordered.
The chief minister additionally directed officers to make sure that the sound degree of DJ, music, and so forth for use through the Kanwar procession is as per the prescribed requirements.
“Give permission to the organisers of the event. But ensure that everyone follows the rules and regulations,” he mentioned.
Adityanath additionally directed that there must be no show of weapons in spiritual processions.
“Some mischievous elements may try to unnecessarily provoke people of other communities, keep an eye on such matters. Additional police force should be deployed in sensitive areas. The police force must do foot patrolling every evening. PRV 112 should remain active, and anarchic elements should be strongly dealt with,” he mentioned.
At the assembly, the chief minister additionally famous that in Ramzan, visitors was not affected as a result of spiritual actions.
“This effort has been appreciated across the country. This time, on the occasion of Bakri Eid and Muharram, we will have to implement the same system. A dialogue should be made with the respective religious leaders/intellectuals in this regard by the local administration,” he mentioned.
He added that the place for the sacrifice on Bakri Eid must be marked prematurely.
“Sacrifice should not be done anywhere other than the previously marked place. In any case, make sure that no prohibited animal is sacrificed anywhere. There should be an action plan for the systematic disposal of waste after sacrifice in every district,” he mentioned.
Last yr throughout Shravan, about one crore devotees of Lord Shiva provided worship at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, and almost six lakh individuals visited the temple each Monday through the holy month.
Adityanath mentioned as a result of “Adhimas” this yr, an additional improve within the quantity of devotees, who arrive within the state from everywhere in the nation, is feasible.
Along with Varanasi, the native administration in Ayodhya and Sitapur must also make a scientific motion plan in coordination with the temple administration, the assertion mentioned.
The CM additionally directed the officers on the difficulty of spiritual conversion of youngsters by means of gaming/chatting apps.
“Incidents of illegal religious conversions have come to light in many parts of the country in recent times. We are familiar with the incident of conversion of teenage children through online gaming/chatting apps in Ghaziabad. It is very necessary to control such anti-social and anti-national incidents in time,” Adityanath mentioned.
He additional said that the motion of unlawful spiritual conversion is being carried out by a world syndicate.
“This syndicate keeps an eye on disabled children and youths looking for jobs. Financial temptations are also being given. This entire syndicate of illegal religious conversion needs to be wiped out. Prompt action should be taken against any such activity,” he mentioned.
Adityanath directed that senior officers posted at police stations, circle, district, vary, zone, and division ranges ought to talk with spiritual leaders of their respective areas and different eminent individuals of society. “Issue a positive message for the people. Have a meeting of the peace committee. Take the cooperation of the media, so that an atmosphere of peace and harmony prevails,” he mentioned.
The CM additionally mentioned that the ‘Safe City Project’ is proving to be extraordinarily helpful in fulfilling the promise of girls’s security, respect and self-reliance. “Within the next three months, we will have to develop all the 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Budh Nagar district headquarters as safe cities,” he mentioned.
