Though the pilgrimage has been suspended, the possibility that Kanwariyas may still try to enter Haridwar, which shares borders with Uttar Pradesh, to collect waters from the Ganga and offer prayers to Lord Shiva remains.
The apex court observed that it was 'shocking' that the state government has given in to the demands of traders while easing lockdown norms.
On July 9, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had instructed all the officers that talks should be held with the Kanwar unions in this regard.
Apart from banning cow and camel sacrifice, the UP govt has prohibited the gathering of more than 50 people for Bakrid.
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has cancelled the organisation of the Kanwar Yatra in Delhi.
VHP international joint secretary also pointed out that in the recent past, Jagannath Yatra was permitted to take place with certain restrictions.
ABAP president, Mahant Narendra Giri urged Shiva devotees to not take out Kanwar Yatra this year.
The Kanwar Yatra has been cancelled by the Kanwar Sanghs on the appeal of the Uttar Pradesh government, said Additional Chief Secretary Information Navneet Sehgal said.
Additional Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan said that if there is a demand for carrying 'Ganga jal' from the states, then the state government will give full cooperation.
The Uttarakhand borders will be sealed from July 24 for Kanwariyas. The state government has decided to seal the borders after suspending Kanwar Yatra for the people's safety in the looming threat of the third wave of Covid 19.
The Centre has said that state governments must not allow the Kanwar Yatra in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation. In its affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court, the government said that permission should not be given for the movement of Kanwariyas for bringing 'Ganga Jal' from Haridwar.
The Centre has said that state governments must not allow the Kanwar Yatra in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation.
Uttarakhand police chief Ashok Kumar has said that Kanwariyas entering Haridwar despite the suspension of the Kanwar Yatra this year will be quarantined for 14 days.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a disturbing news on Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow 'Kanwar Yatra' amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and sought responses from the state as well as the Centre "given the disparate political voices" on the matter.
The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday decided to cancel the annual 'Kanwar Yatra' in view of the looming threat of the third wave of COVID-19. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has given the nod for the yatra that begins on July 25.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took cognisance of the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow 'Kanwar Yatra' in the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman issued a notice to the state government and posted the matter for hearing on Friday.
The Yogi Adityanath government on Tuesday allowed the yatra from July 25 despite concerns raised in various quarters over the risk posed by such events in triggering a possible third wave of COVID-19.
Amid fears of a possible third wave of Covid-19, the Uttarakhand government on Tuesday suspended the kanwar yatra even as neighbouring Uttar Pradesh is pressing ahead with the annual ritual that sees a heavy movement of pilgrims across states in the northern belt.
The Uttarakhand government has decided to cancel Kanwar Yatra this year due to Coronavirus pandemic. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday acknowledged the cultural significance of Kanwar Yatra but reiterated that his government's priority remains saving lives amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday acknowledged the cultural significance of Kanwar Yatra but reiterated that his government's priority remains saving lives amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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