Yogi govt implements ‘display owners name’ order across UP

New Delhi: Amid controversy and intense political sparring over the recent order to display names of owners of eateries and food outlets along the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday implemented the order all across the full Yatra route, brushing aside allegations of religious discrimination against minorities and certain sections of society.

As per the directive, all the food outlets, eateries and food joints across the State will have to put up a “nameplate”, displaying the names of owners/proprietors and staff members. This has been done to maintain the “purity of faith” for Hindu devotees who undertake the Kanwar yatra, in the month of Shravan. The order means that the entire route of the Kanwar Yatra will be “purged” of “unholy practices”.

Notably, the Hindu devotees who undertake the Kanwar Yatra are expected to maintain strict adherence to religious rituals and adhere to ascetic guidelines.

As per the order, those found selling products with Halal certification along the Yatra route will also face penal action.