'Why Should Rahman Be Afraid': Ramdev Defends Controversial Kanwar Yatra Order

Speaking to reporters, Ramdev stated that if he has no problem in revealing his identity "then why should Rahman have a problem". Ramdev's statement comes after the UP government led by Yogi Adityanath ordered all food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners outside.

Outlook Web Desk

Updated on: 21 July 2024 3:40 pm

Baba Ramdev Defends Controversial Kanwar Yatra Order | Photo: PTI

Yoga guru Ramdev has come out in support of the controversial Kanwar Yatra order which asks food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of the owners outside. Speaking to reporters, Ramdev stated that if he has no problem in revealing his identity "then why should Rahman have a problem".

Ramdev's statement comes after the UP government led by Yogi Adityanath ordered all food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners outside.

Kanwar Yatra: Police Ask Eatery Owners To Show Names To Rule Out 'Confusion'; Politicians React

BY Outlook Web Desk

"If Ramdev has no problem in revealing his identity, then why should Rahman have a problem in revealing his identity? Everyone should be proud of their name. There is no need to hide the name; only purity is required in work. If our work is pure, it does not matter if we are Hindu, Muslim, or from any other community," the Yoga guru said.

#WATCH | Haridwar: On 'nameplates' on food shops on the Kanwar route in Uttar Pradesh, Yog Guru Baba Ramdev says, "If Ramdev has no problem in revealing his identity, then why should Rahman have a problem in revealing his identity? Everyone should be proud of their name. There is… pic.twitter.com/co47Ki6CrJ
— ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2024

The state government has called this order a step towards ensuring transparency and accountability. However, the order has been under scrutiny and has been labelled as a veiled attempt to identify and target Muslim-owned businesses.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath | - PTI

Kanwar Yatra: Nameplate Order For Eateries Issued For Entire State Amid Muzaffarnagar Row

BY Outlook Web Desk

Opposition Raise Matter In All-Party Meet

Ahead of Budget 2024-25, the opposition bloc has the controversial Kanwar Yatra order during the all-party meet on Sunday. This controversial UP government order is expected to be raised during the Parliament session on Monday, along with the matter of the Deputy Lok Sabha speaker and the NEET Re-exam issue.