Kanwar Yatra nameplate controversy: SC stays UP govt directive to shop owners
Supreme Court on Monday stayed the directives by the Uttar Pradesh government directing shop owners to display their nameplates outside shops during the Kanwar Yatra. SC will next hear the matter on July 26.
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The top court has issued a notice to all the states where such yatras take place.
The Kanwar Yatra, which originates from Kumbhnagari Haridwar, stands as a beacon of Hindu-Muslim harmony.
Each year, during the month of Sawan, millions of Shiva devotees flock to Haridwar to collect the sacred waters of the Ganga. Remarkably, the Kanwars that these devotees carry on their shoulders are crafted with meticulous care by Muslim families in the Haridwar district, who dedicate many months to this labour of love.
Months before the Kanwar fair commences, the Muslim community immerses itself in the preparation of Kanwars. This craft is a family affair, engaging everyone, from the eldest members to women and children, who work tirelessly day and night.
The UP government's order gained widespread attention from various political figures and the opposition, criticising the Yogi government for its «divisive agenda.»
Earlier, Muzaffarnagar Police said that the police have urged all the eateries to «voluntarily display» the names of their owners and employees, adding that the intention of this order is not to create any kind of «religious
