The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea today challenging the controversial directives issued by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that require eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners. The petition, filed by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, seeks a stay on these orders, arguing that they exacerbate communal tensions and are aimed at creating a socially enforced economic boycott of Muslim shop owners.
The directive, initially issued by the Muzaffarnagar police and later extended statewide in Uttar Pradesh, mandates that all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route prominently display the names of their owners. The measure has been widely criticized by opposition parties and some allies of the ruling NDA at the Centre, who argue that it unfairly targets Muslim traders.
Ten key points related to the controversial development include the aftermath, the government’s stand and preparations, and traffic advisories and public safety measures.
The Supreme Court’s decision will have significant implications for the ongoing debate surrounding the directive and its potential impact on communal harmony and economic activities along the Kanwar Yatra route.
