In the month of Sawan, in other parts of Delhi to other parts of the country, the police have made strong arrangements for the safety of Kanwari. Meanwhile, Delhi government cabinet minister Kapil Mishra has claimed that in some mischievous elements in Shahdara, the pieces of glass were scattered on the route of about one kilometer on the route of Kanwar Yatra. He has also assured that no problem will happen in the Kavad Yatra.

BJP leader and Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra posted on the social media platform ‘X’, “Some mischievous elements in Shahdara, Delhi, scattered pieces of glass on the route of Kanwada Yatra for about one kilometer. PWD and Municipal Corporation employees are cleaning the route. ”

In some mischievous elements in Shahdara, Delhi, the glass pieces were scattered on the route of about one kilometer on the route of Kanwar Yatra

PWD and Corporation employees are cleaning the route

Local MLA Sanjay Goyal ji is present there

CM @gupta_rekha Ji himself has taken cognizance of the incident

PWD…

– Kapil Mishra (@Kapilmishra_Ind) July 12, 2025

CM Rekha Gupta took cognizance of the incident- Kapil Mishra

He further said, “Local MLA Sanjay Goyal is present there. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta himself has taken cognizance of the incident. An FIR will be lodged against mischievous elements by PWD. There is no disruption in the Kanwar Yatra. ”

Delhi government gave instructions regarding Kavad Yatra

The BJP government in Delhi claims that special arrangements have been made to make the Kanwar Yatra better and organize. In this regard, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given clear instructions to the officials so that there is no shortage in the service of Shiva devotees. The CM has asked the devotees to take special care of the convenience so that they do not face any kind of problem.

CM Rekha Gupta held high level review meeting

CM Rekha Gupta presided over the High Level Review Meeting for the Kandar Yatra at Delhi Secretariat. During this, he gave many necessary guidelines to the officials regarding the Kavad Yatra. Let us know that the month of Sawan has started from Friday (July 11) and enthusiasm is being seen among the devotees about the Kavad Yatra.

Politics is intensified to keep the meat shops closed or open on the Kandar Yatra route in Delhi. Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) said on Thursday (July 10) that there is no provision to close meat shops on the Kawad Yatra routes under the DMC Act, 1957. This statement came a day after the statement of Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, in which he said that meat shops will be closed on the Kavad Yatra route.

The annual Kandar Yatra begins in the month of Sawan. It will start on Friday (July 11) and end on 25 July. In a written reply to a question at the MCD House, the Civil Body said that there is no provision to close meat shops on the routes of Kavad Yatra under the Municipal Corporation of Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. However, in the last few years it has been observed that the owners of these establishments voluntarily close their shops during the annual pilgrimage.

Campaign against illegal animal slaughter and open meat sales

During the monthly proceedings of the House, in a written reply, it was said that the regional offices of MCD have been directed to run a special campaign against illegal animal slaughter and sale of meat in the open to ensure that someone’s religious sentiments are not hurt. It also states that the municipal officials have been asked to ensure that meat shops should also be covered on the Kavad Yatra routes.

What did the Mayor of Delhi say?

Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh reiterated the legal status of the civil body. He said, “We will request the owners of the meat shop to close our shops voluntarily, respecting the religious sentiments related to the Kandar Yatra. Those with no legitimate license will not be allowed to work. We are only requesting those who are legal. It is about mutual respect between communities. Twenty five kavad camps have been set up at various places. ”

The MCD further said that it has deployed 22 doctors to work in regular shifts in these camps, with 10 on-coal medical professionals. Additional 62 assistant employees have been appointed. Apart from this, the officers have been instructed to be vigilant and keep the roads clean and waterlogging free. Water tankers and suction machines have been deployed at major places.

What did the member of the Meat Shop Association say?

Meanwhile, a member of the Meat Shop Association said that the government should not connect the business with festivals. Vivek Kumar, who runs chicken and meat shops, said, “We respect all religions and emotions, but it is not a single day event. Many families are completely dependent on such businesses, what will they do in such a situation?”

Officials have banned the sale of meat near pavements, streets or camps during the journey. The MCD stressed that strict action will be taken against those who violate unlicensed shops or rules.