Controversy Over Kanwar Yatra Food Outlet Directive

The Uttar Pradesh Police faced criticism for directing eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners' names, with comparisons made to Nazi practices by figures like Javed Akhtar and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. The directive aimed to prevent confusion during the religious procession, sparking concerns of discrimination against Muslims. Despite police claims of voluntary compliance and clarification to avoid religious bias, opposition parties like the Samajwadi Party and AIMIM condemned the order, likening it to apartheid practices. The directive has stirred controversy ahead of the annual Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage set to commence on July 22.