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New Delhi: Congress leader Udit Raj has called for police verification of Kanwar Yatra participants in light of recent vandalism incidents, urging authorities to identify those responsible for damaging property. He criticized the ruling BJP for allegedly fueling a communal narrative around the event.
His remarks followed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s strong defense of Kanwar Yatris, asserting that critics are unfairly painting Shiva devotees as troublemakers or terrorists. Addressing a rally in Varanasi, Adityanath claimed that fans of Lord Shiva are often targeted unjustly and subjected to media trials over isolated cases of disorder.
Udit Raj responded to these comments by accusing the BJP of deliberately stoking communal tensions, pointing out recent disturbances such as glass shards found on roads in Delhi and vandalism of government barricades and private vehicles. He questioned whether minor accidents or disputes should lead to violence and suggested that the government should undertake police verification of yatra participants to weed out troublemakers and ensure the safety of the event.
He emphasized the need to identify those behind property damage and disruptive activities, calling for thorough investigations into miscreants. His statement echoes concerns from reports in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand of clashes, property destruction, and traffic chaos linked to Kanwariyas during the ongoing yatra.
Meanwhile, Yogi Adityanath reiterated his stance on maintaining social harmony, citing past incidents of violence and attempting to identify those spreading hate—such as a recent case in Jaunpur where three individuals died after a Tazia structure touched high-voltage wires. He stressed the importance of strict police action against elements inciting unrest and called for society to reject fake social media profiles or false identities used to spread hate.
The CM also highlighted India’s inclusive spiritual tradition, mentioning that even those who rejected the Vedas, like Charvak and Buddha, are respected within Hindu culture, emphasizing unity among believers and non-believers alike.
