Lucknow, July 8 -- Reacting sharply to Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav's recent remarks on the Kanwar Yatra, Cabinet Minister Swatantra Dev Singh today accused him of politicising matters of faith.
He said those who once ordered bullets to be fired on Ram bhakts are now misleading the public by pretending to care about the welfare of pilgrims.
Swatantra Dev Singh stated here that during the SP regime, neither the sanctity of the Kanwar Yatra was respected. nor were adequate security arrangements made.
"Today, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is personally conducting aerial surveys to inspect the arrangements for the Kanwar Yatra. From closing liquor and meat shops along the yatra route to ensuring cleanliness, medical aid, traffic...