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UP Govt Bans Kanwar Yatra
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 09:16 PM
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The UP government has banned the Kanwar Yatra, while the BJP has welcomed devotees with flower petals. This move has sparked a political debate in the state.
The Uttar Pradesh government's decision to ban the Kanwar Yatra has been met with a mixed response from the public. The government has cited concerns over the spread of COVID-19 as the reason for the ban. However, the BJP has criticized the move, saying it is an attempt to suppress the religious sentiments of the people. The party has instead chosen to welcome the devotees with flower petals, in a show of solidarity with the community.