Kanwar Yatra 2021: Big statement by UP Health Minister after SC notice to Yogi govt
Uttar Pradesh has decided to continue with the 'Kanwar Yatra' despite Uttarakhand cancelling the pilgrimage this year.
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Updated: Jul 15, 2021, 06:33 AM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance of the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow `Kanwar Yatra` amid COVID-19 and asked the Centre and the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to clarify their stand on the issue. A Bench headed by Justice Rohinton F Nariman issued notice to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the Centre and will hear the matter on July 16.