Mayawati Criticizes UP and Uttarakhand Governments' Controversial Nameplate Order

Mayawati, BSP President, condemned the recent directive by UP and Uttarakhand governments requiring traders to display their names and ban meat sales, calling it unconstitutional. BJP's Dinesh Sharma defended the directive, claiming it promotes communal harmony. The order aims to ensure a smooth Kanwar Yatra.

BSP President Mayawati on social media criticized the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments' directive mandating traders to display owners' names and banning meat sales, deeming it unconstitutional.

She condemned the economic boycott aimed at a specific region's people. In defense, BJP's Dinesh Sharma praised the order, saying it fosters communal harmony and respects religious sentiments.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath affirmed the mandate ensures the sanctity of pilgrim faith, targeting halal-certified products. The Muzaffarnagar Police noted the order aims to prevent disputes during the Kanwar Yatra. DIG Saharanpur Ajay Kumar Sahni added that all hotels and dhabas along the Kanwar route have complied.

(With inputs from agencies.)