Prior to the Kanwar Yatra, beginning on July 22nd, street vendors in Muzaffarnagar are diligently displaying their names. Adhering to police instructions, all vendors along the pilgrimage route are ensuring they prominently feature the names of proprietors and employees to prevent confusion among pilgrims.
Muzaffarnagar plays a critical role in the 240 km pilgrimage route. Obeying police orders, vendors have embarked on a unique form of branding, showcasing signs like 'Arif the Mango Vendor' and 'Nisar the Fruit Seller' to indicate their offerings.
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The local administration, aiming for a peaceful Kanwar Yatra, has issued new directives. Now, vendors including those running eateries, food carts, and other businesses where the devotees might purchase edibles, are directed to display the names of all associated staff members. These measures, taken by the administration, have become visibly practical as fruit vendors and others proudly flaunt their personalized banners.
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Muzaffarnagar: A Key Stop for Kanwar Pilgrims
During the Kanwar Fair, devout followers embark on a journey from Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri, carrying holy Ganges water through Muzaffarnagar to their destinations across various districts of Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, making it an integral transit point.
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What Does Muzaffarnagar's SSP Have to Say?
Abhishek Singh, the SSP of Muzaffarnagar, stated that with 240 km of the Kanwar route falling within their jurisdiction, it is essential for vendors, including hotels, eateries, and food carts, to adhere to these directions. This ensures that pilgrims face no confusion and that public order is maintained, preventing any potential disputes or law enforcement challenges.
AIMIM Chief Reacts to Administration's Directive
AIMIM Chief and MP from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi, reacted to the SSP's directive on platform 'X', highlighting the controversial nature of the order. Owaisi drew parallels with apartheid in South Africa and the Judenboycott in Nazi Germany, pointing out the implications of such mandated signage that could potentially result in the boycotting of Muslim-owned shops by pilgrims.
