In Uttar Pradesh, before the Kanwar Yatra (a sacred pilgrimage), Muzaffarnagar’s food and fruit vendors received an official request to prominently display their own names. Not only this, but they're also required to showcase the identities of their employees. The local administration claims that this will ensure customers know exactly from whom they are purchasing goods, eliminating any potential confusion. However, this directive has sparked significant reactions. Meanwhile, an order from
ensures that this practice is enforced across the entire state. The impact of the government’s order is already observable, with business owners in Muzaffarnagar hanging their names in front of their shops.
The day after Muzaffarnagar police issued the directive, the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway-58, which crosses the area, exhibited noticeable changes. A Muslim shop owner who ran a tea stall previously named 'Chai Lover’s Point' has now renamed it to 'Vakeel Ahmed Tea Stall' after police orders. Shop owner Faheem notes that this change will significantly affect his business during the pilgrimage.
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Faheem conformed to police requirements to avoid any issues during the Kanwar Yatra, transitioning his 'Chai Lover’s Point' to either 'Faheem Tea Stall' or 'Vakeel Ahmed Tea Stall'. On the other hand, 'Sangam Pure Eatery', which has been operating under the same name for 25 years, has now been changed to 'Saleem Pure Vegetarian Eatery' following police commands. The eatery, situated roadside in Muzaffarnagar district, has witnessed the sudden shift in name by its owner Saleem, who says that after 25 years, administration orders have led to the renaming of his establishment.
Source: aajtak
Meanwhile, Sakshi Hotel owner Lokesh Bharati on the Delhi-Dehradun highway shared, 'Yesterday two policemen came and instructed us to display the name in front of the shop. They also demanded that names of all our hotel workers be displayed. Following this police order, four Muslim workers at the shop have been temporarily let go.'
Essentially, the police and administration have directed all shopkeepers on the Kanwar route to ensure names are written on their shops, so as to avoid any confusion among pilgrims. Police defend this move stating it will prevent confusion and future accusations that could affect the law and order situation.
