In Haridwar, mosques along the Kanwar route were covered with white cloth based on a verbal order from the administration, leading to significant controversy and embarrassment. This action, intended to accommodate religious processions, sparked backlash and criticism from various people.The administration, recognizing the sensitive nature of the issue and the public outcry, has now decided to remove these coverings. Visuals removing the white cloth have surfaced on social media platforms.उत्तराखंड : हरिद्वार में प्रशासन के मौखिक आदेश पर कांवड़ मार्ग पर पड़ने वाली मस्जिदों को सफेद कपड़े से ढक दिया गया था। अब फजीहत होने पर ये पर्दे हटाए जा रहे हैं... pic.twitter.com/dfxGIs0Onp— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) July 26, 2024This has come amid ongoing controversy over the display of nameplates on eateries en route to Kanwar Yatra in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.The officials took down the white coverings from Islamnagar Mosque, which is close to Aryanagar, and a nearby shrine and mosque situated on an elevated bridge. The Kanwar Yatras orderliness and possibility for unrest were cited as reasons for the actions defence by Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj.The move was made in response to recent conflicts, such as arguments about nameplate displays in stores during the Yatra.Meanwhile, it is important to note that the Supreme Court has also refused to relax the interim order on July 22 that directed the shop owners to display their names outside eateries. The apex court further stated that if there is a law, it should be implemented across the states not in selective areas. However, displaying nameplates is voluntary, there is no issue with that.
