By Tajdar H. Zaidi
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday decided to ban the sale and purchase of meat in the open along the route of Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Shravan which begins July 22.
In view of the upcoming festivals, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the preparations regarding law and order and successful organisation of these festivals, and gave necessary guidelines to the officials, according to an official statement.
Adityanath said, “The holy month of Shravan is starting from July 22. During this period, Shravani Shivratri, Nagpanchami and Rakshabandhan will be celebrated. Traditional Kanwar Yatra will be held.”
Besides, Jagannath Rath Yatra will be celebrated from July 7-9, Moharram on July 17-18, and Guru Purnima on July 21, the statement said.
In the wake of these festivals, “everyone needs to be alert and cautious”, Adityanath told the officials in the review meeting.