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News18
22-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Kanwar Yatra pilgrims
New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday welcomed Kanwariyas showering flower petals on them at Shyamgiri Baba temple in Shastri Park area of East Delhi, according to a statement. Accompanied by Culture Minister Kapil Mishra, Gupta also applied 'tilak' on the foreheads of women Kanwar Yatris carrying water to offer to Lord Shiva temples during the auspicious 'Shravan" month of the Hindu calendar. The chief minister said her government is a 'humble servant" of the Kanwariyas, who are both a responsibility and a blessing for the administration, according to a statement from the CM office. In addition to the ceremonial welcome, the chief minister conducted a thorough inspection of the Kanwar Yatra route, reviewing security arrangements and directing officials to ensure the entire path remains safe and well-managed. She highlighted that the Delhi government has undertaken elaborate preparations this year to make the Yatra safer, more orderly, and comfortable for all devotees. The government has taken various steps to facilitate permissions for setting up Kanwar camps and provisions like electricity, food, drinking water, medicines and sanitation there. It has also provided financial assistance to Kanwar Samitis to set up camps for the devotees. 'With the help of religious organisations, arrangements such as shelters, rest areas, health services and refreshments were set up in various parts of Delhi, showcasing a unique blend of faith and public service," she said. Mishra said Kanwar Yatra is not just a religious event, but a celebration of India's cultural and spiritual heritage. Under the leadership of the chief minister, the Kanwar Yatra has emerged as a shining example of devotion, service, and respectful governance in Delhi, he added. PTI VIT HIG (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Meat Shops On Kanwar Yatra Route To Remain Shut: Kapil Mishra
New Delhi: Delhi Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday said the meat shops on the Kanwar Yatra route, most of which are run illegally, will be shut down during the religious event beginning later this month. The minister reviewed the preparations for the Kanwar Yatra route in the city along with several ruling BJP MLAs. "Its a decision of the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) that the meat shops will remain closed. Nevertheless, most of them are illegal and they should not be there. No such shop will be opened and there is no exemption," said Mr Mishra during the inspection. "It will be specially ensured that no such unwanted thing happens anywhere," he told reporters. The Kanwar Yatra will be undertaken by the devotees during the auspicious month of 'Shravan' from July 11 to 25. The devotees during the Kanwar Yatra carry water from rivers and other sacred water bodies and offer it at prominent temples of Lord Shiva, covering long distances on foot. Mishra accompanied by BJP MLAs Ajay Mahawar, Tilak Ram Gupta, Anil Sharma, Pradyumn Rajpoot and Sanjay Goel inspected the Kanwar Yatra route and camps from Apsara Border to Karol Bagh. "Every year around 2.5 to 3 crore Kanwariyas pass through Delhi. Our government is providing them every facility like setting up camps for them, erecting grand entry gates at various points and showering flower petals on them," he said. The minister said the government has already declared providing financial assistance to Kanwar Samitis through direct benefit transfer and also provided camps with 1,200 units of free electricity. Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership, a single window system has been set up to facilitate the Kanwar Samitis in making preparations for the event, he added.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Meat Shops on Kanwar Yatra route to remain shut: Delhi minister Kapil Mishra
Delhi Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday said the meat shops on the Kanwar Yatra route, most of which are run illegally, will be shut down during the religious event beginning later this month. The minister reviewed the preparations for the Kanwar Yatra route in Delhi.(PTI) The minister reviewed the preparations for the Kanwar Yatra route in the city along with several ruling BJP MLAs. "Its a decision of the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) that the meat shops will remain closed. Nevertheless, most of them are illegal and they should not be there. No such shop will be opened and there is no exemption," said Mishra during the inspection. "It will be specially ensured that no such unwanted thing happens anywhere," he told reporters. The Kanwar Yatra will be undertaken by the devotees during the auspicious month of 'Shravan' from July 11 to 25. The devotees during the Kanwar Yatra carry water from rivers and other sacred water bodies and offer it at prominent temples of Lord Shiva, covering long distances on foot. Mishra, accompanied by BJP MLAs Ajay Mahawar, Tilak Ram Gupta, Anil Sharma, Pradyumn Rajpoot, and Sanjay Goel, inspected the Kanwar Yatra route and camps from the Apsara Border to Karol Bagh. "Every year, around 2.5 to 3 crore Kanwariyas pass through Delhi. Our government is providing them every facility like setting up camps for them, erecting grand entry gates at various points and showering flower petals on them," he said. The minister said the government has already declared providing financial assistance to Kanwar Samitis through direct benefit transfer and also provided camps with 1,200 units of free electricity. Under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's leadership, a single window system has been set up to facilitate the Kanwar Samitis in making preparations for the event, he added. AS
