From July 4 onwards…
On Wednesday, 28 June 2023, the UP government decided to stop the sale of meat in the open along the routes fixed for the Kanwar Yatra, which will start on July 4.
CM Yogi Adityanath issued the directions in this regard while chairing a meeting with senior officials, including police commissioners, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, and superintendents of police, ahead of the upcoming festival season, an official statement said.
Yogi Adityanath said that this year due to "Adhimas" (additional month), the Shravan month is of two months duration.
The festivals of Shravani Shivratri, Nagpanchami, and Rakshabandhan will be celebrated this month, he said.
"The traditional Kanwar Yatra will take place in the holy month of Shravan.
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 said.
"Respecting the belief of the devotees, meat should not be sold in the open on the Kanwar route.
The route should remain completely clean and sanitized. There should be provision for streetlights.
As it is the summer season and the weather is hot, arrangements for drinking water should also be made," the CM said.
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