New Delhi, 16th July 2021- The suspense still remains regarding the Kanwar Yatra amid Corona pandemic. The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that there will be no complete ban on Kanwar Yatra in the state, symbolically, the Kanwar Yatra will continue.

In such a situation, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to reconsider its decision to allow the Kanwar Yatra inside the state with a limited number of pilgrims. Also, consider imposing a complete ban on the movement of Kanwariyas in the state. The government will have to reply on this by Monday.

People’s life is paramount

A bench headed by Justice RF Nariman had taken suo motu cognizance of the matter on the basis of a newspaper report. The court said that the right to health and life of the citizens of India is of paramount importance. All other sentiments whether religious are subject to this fundamental right. The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court that the yatra would be symbolic and would be attended by only a few people, while the Solicitor General said the state government could make arrangements to provide Gangajal for the devotees.

Ban on Kan war Yatra in Uttarakhand

On behalf of the Center, the Supreme Court has said that the Kanwar Yatra should not be allowed to go to Uttarakhand, although Gangajal should be provided such a place so that the Kanwariyas can worship in the nearby Shiva temple. Let us tell you that in view of the Corona crisis, this time the Uttarakhand government has banned the Kanwar Yatra. However, there was no complete ban by the Uttar Pradesh government. As such, suo motu cognizance was taken by the Supreme Court in this matter. Uttarakhand Police has now become strict regarding Kanwar Yatra. Haridwar border will be sealed for Kanwariyas from July 24. These instructions have been given by the DGP.