Adityanath Defends Ban On Namaz On Roads: 'Learn Discipline From Maha Kumbh Pilgrims'

UP CM Yogi Adityanath defended the ban on namaz on public roads, citing Maha Kumbh as an example of religious discipline and urging people to learn from Hindus.

Uttar Pradesh CM stressed that 66 crore devotees attended the Maha Kumbh without any incidents of violence, harassment, or disorder.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the state administration's decision to ban namaz on public roads as right, adding “people should learn discipline from Hindu”. During an exclusive interview with PTI, he used Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj as an example of religious discipline and orderly conduct.

The Uttar Pradesh CM stressed that 66 crore devotees attended the Maha Kumbh without any incidents of violence, harassment, or disorder.

"Roads are meant for walking and those who are saying...should learn discipline from Hindus. 66 crore people came to Prayagraj... there was no looting anywhere, no arson anywhere, no molestation anywhere, no vandalism anywhere, no kidnapping anywhere, this is discipline, this is religious discipline," the UP CM said.

"They came with reverence, participated in the 'Mahasnan', and then moved towards their destination. Festivals and celebrations or any such events should not become a medium for insolence. If you want convenience, then learn to follow that discipline as well," he added.

VIDEO | EXCLUSIVE: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) describes the state administration's decision to ban namaz on roads as right, adding that people should learn discipline from devotees who came to Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh.

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He claimed that the UP administration has put rules for Muharram processions, but it’s only for safety reasons so that they don’t get hit by overhead electrical wires.

Meerut Namaz Ban On Roads

Last week, Meerut Police issued strict warnings against unauthorised roadside prayers, saying violators would face strict legal action that may lead to their passports getting cancelled and driving licences revoked.

SP City Ayush Vikram Singh reiterated that Eid prayers should be offered at local mosques or designated Eidgahs and that no one should perform Namaz on the roads.

"…anyone violating the rule will face strict legal action," Singh told PTI Videos, adding that notices have already been issued regarding this. He also warned that those involved in such cases may have their passports and licenses revoked.