Bihar BJP Demands 'UP Model' for Kanwar Yatra Shop Owners After Yogi Government's Decision | ABP News

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has implemented a significant decision regarding shop owners along the Kanwar Yatra routes. The new directive mandates that shopkeepers display their names prominently. This move has sparked extensive political debate across the country. In a notable development, the Bihar BJP has endorsed this measure and is calling for its adoption in Bihar as well. BJP spokesperson Prem Ranjan Patel supported the Uttar Pradesh model and proposed that shop owners in Bihar should also display their names during the Kanwar Yatra. Patel emphasized that the Kanwar Yatra is a symbol of faith and purity, and this step will help maintain the sanctity of the pilgrimage. He also suggested that similar guidelines should be adopted in Jharkhand, given that Kanwariyas travel from Sultanganj to Deoghar for the ritual. This stance reflects a broader push to uphold the spiritual essence of the Kanwar Yatra while aligning with the regulations set by Uttar Pradesh.