The Economic Times

Akhilesh Yadav's SP government banned Kanwar Yatra while BJP welcomed devotees with flower petals: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. He alleged past government restrictions on Hindu traditions like Kanwar Yatra. Adityanath stated the BJP government now welcomes kanwariyas with flower petals. He also accused the SP of displacing the poor from graveyard designated lands. The Chief Minister highlighted the BJP's focus on faith and infrastructure development.