Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath On Wednesday directed to deal strictly with elements trying to disturb peace during various festivals including Holi, Mahashivratri and Ramzan. The Chief Minister held a review meeting of the law and order of the state with senior officials at Lok Bhawan here.
Administrative and police officers of all divisions, police zones, ranges and districts participated in the meeting through video conferencing. According to an official statement, the Chief Minister said that the festival of Holi will be celebrated from March 2 to 4 and there will be a festive atmosphere in the entire state including the Braj region.
Action should be taken against those who disturb the colours- CM Yogi
He directed that there should be no infiltration of unruly elements in the processions under any circumstances and strict action should be taken against those who disturb the colors or spread hysteria. CM Yogi said that by learning from the incidents of past years, vigilance, monitoring and management should be further strengthened as per local needs. He said that Holika Dahan should be done only at traditional places and should not be done in the middle of the road under any circumstances.
Along with this, instructions were also given to continuously monitor the posts spreading rumors on social media. In view of Mahashivratri, Holi and Ramzan as well as Board examinations of Secondary Education Council, Census and other important events, the Chief Minister directed to give top priority to peace, security and public order.
Safety of Kanwar pilgrims ensured – CM Yogi
He asked the police and administration to remain fully alert to ensure the safety of Kanwar pilgrims and prevent any kind of accident. The Director General of Police said that related guidelines have been issued. The Chief Minister took information about the preparations for Mahashivratri from the District Magistrates of Varanasi, Meerut, Lakhimpur Kheri and Barabanki.
He said that a large number of devotees will reach the major Shiv Dhams on February 14 and 15, therefore, NDRF and SDRF teams should be active 24 hours to ensure smooth darshan, traffic, parking, women safety and to deal with emergency situations. CM Yogi said that deployment of adequate women police personnel in the temple premises should also be ensured.
Board exams should be free from cheating- CM Yogi
The Chief Minister directed for a permanent solution to the traffic jam, strict enforcement of the complete ban on DJ and loud sound equipment after 10 pm and an effective ban on begging around religious places. He said that the 10th and 12th board examinations starting from February 18 should be free from cheating and strictest action should be taken against those who play with the sanctity of the examination.
No new tradition should be started – CM Yogi
CM Yogi also gave instructions to maintain communication with religious leaders in view of Ramadan and possibly Eid on March 21 and not to allow any new tradition to be started. The Chief Minister said that from March 19, the festival of Navratri and Ram Navami will come and preparations for all these events should be completed on time and necessary arrangements should also be ensured for the first phase of the census.