Delhi govt cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid-19
- 3 years ago
In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday cancelled Kanwar Yatra in the national capital.
"Whereas upcoming Kanwar Yatra-2021, will commence from July 25, 2021, and in spite of being banned/ suspended by Uttarakhand Government, there is an apprehension of gatherings/ congregations processions during Kanwar Yatra-2021, therefore, in view of persisting Covid-19 situation, it is decided that Kanwar Yatra-2021 should not be permitted in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the territory of NCT of Delhi," read the order issued by DDMA.
"Whereas upcoming Kanwar Yatra-2021, will commence from July 25, 2021, and in spite of being banned/ suspended by Uttarakhand Government, there is an apprehension of gatherings/ congregations processions during Kanwar Yatra-2021, therefore, in view of persisting Covid-19 situation, it is decided that Kanwar Yatra-2021 should not be permitted in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the territory of NCT of Delhi," read the order issued by DDMA.