Kanwar Yatra: States must not allow movement of devotees, Centre files affidavit in Supreme Court
The Centre has said that state governments must not allow the Kanwar Yatra in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation. In its affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court, the government said that permission should not be given for the movement of Kanwariyas for bringing 'Ganga Jal' from Haridwar.
The government, however, suggested that considering religious sentiments, states should develop system to make 'Ganga Jal' available via tankers at designated locations.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Supreme Court had taken suo motu cognisance of a news on Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow 'Kanwar Yatra' amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and sought responses from the state as well as the Centre.
