Archive · 20 Jul 2025
UP CM Addresses Kanwar Yatra Defamation Concerns
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, is speaking out about the Kanwar Yatra, a religious pilgrimage.
He says some people are trying to make the pilgrims look bad by causing trouble and posting about it online.
He's asking the people involved in the yatra to point out these troublemakers and report them.
He also mentioned that the government supports the yatra and will take action against anyone who disrespects it.
The CM wants the pilgrims to be clean and respect the places they visit.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said some people are trying to defame the Kanwar Yatra on social media.
He urged 'kanwar sanghs' to expose troublemakers and stated action will be taken against those defaming the pilgrimage.
Adityanath claimed miscreants are infiltrating Kanwar groups, causing disturbances and bringing the pilgrimage into disrepute.
He urged Kanwariyas to participate in cleanliness programs and maintain the sanctity of the environment.
Adityanath welcomed Shiv devotees and highlighted government support for the pilgrimage, contrasting it with pre-2017 policies.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Kanwar Yatris, and those attempting to defame the Yatra.
- What
- CM Yogi Adityanath addressed concerns about efforts to defame the Kanwar Yatra.
- When
- Sunday (July 20) and Friday.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, specifically Meerut.
- Why
- To address concerns of defamation against the Kanwar Yatra and to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.
Defaming Yatris
Yatra supporters
Miscreants and disruption
Defaming Yatris
CM Yogi: Some people are trying to disturb the peace and defame the pilgrimage by posing as Yatris and causing trouble
Yatra supporters
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- Event
- Kanwar Yatra
- Key Figure
- CM Yogi Adityanath
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Allegation
- Efforts to defame the Kanwar Yatra
- Government Action
- Action against those defaming the pilgrimage