Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday reconstituted the high-level Kanwar Committee for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, appointing Culture and Law Minister Kapil Mishra as its chairperson and announcing special assistance for Kanwar camps to ensure a smooth, safe and well-organised pilgrimage.
He said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given directions that special arrangements should be made for the security of the devotees and traffic management during the festivals.
In a sharp critique of the Opposition for allegedly pursuing the politics of appeasement, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that certain antisocial elements conspired to tarnish the image of the Kanwar Yatra.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday conducted a thorough inspection of the Kanwar Yatra route in East Delhi, reviewing security arrangements and directing officials to ensure the entire path remains safe and well-managed.
The advisory outlined the arrangements and major routes in the national capital closed from July 21 to July 23 to ensure smooth traffic movement along with public safety.
The Uttar Pradesh government has made comprehensive arrangements for the Kanwar Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage of Shiva devotees during the month of Shrawan, placing women’s safety at the core of its planning.
To ensure the security and smooth conduct of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttar Pradesh government has deployed cutting-edge anti-drone and tethered drone technologies along the Yatra route.
Ahead of the Muharram procession scheduled for Sunday, the Delhi Police have announced special traffic arrangements across the national capital to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety, officials said on Saturday.
Security measures in Delhi were intensified on Friday in preparation for Muharram processions.
Owaisi alleged that vigilante groups in UP's Muzaffarnagar have been asking hoteliers for their Aadhaar cards and making shopkeepers remove their pants.
