Uttarakhand CM to Hold Meet on Demand to Ban Non-Hindus in Festival Area
Background and Demand
Ahead of the 45-day Kumbh Mela beginning on January 14 in Haridwar, certain Hindu religious organisations, including the Shri Ganga Sabha and religious leaders, have demanded a ban on the entry of non-Hindus into the Kumbh Mela premises and major Ganga ghats. The demand follows the Shri Ganga Sabha’s management of religious activities at Haridwar ghats and cites concerns over security and
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