NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a strong warning to those attempting to defame the annual Kanwar Yatra, stating that strict action will be taken against miscreants and vandals.
Talking to reporters in Meerut, he said, “We have CCTV footage of those trying to defame the yatra by indulging in vandalism. Once the Kanwar Yatra concludes peacefully, we will put up posters of these miscreants and take strict action against them.”
CM Yogi’s remarks come amid a spate of incidents captured on social media where some ‘Kanwariyas’ were seen engaging in vandalism -- damaging vehicles, attacking individuals, and creating public nuisance.
The Chief Minister accused certain elements of trying to malign the religious pilgrimage both online and offline using false narratives. He urged every Kanwar Sangh and devotee to take responsibility for the sanctity of the Yatra, saying, “Those who are trying to defame the Kanwar Yatra under the guise of devotees must be identified and kept away. It is our duty not to let them infiltrate this sacred journey.”