Uttarakhand Congress Protests Kedarnath Replica in Delhi

The Uttarakhand Congress launched a protest march to Kedarnath opposing the construction of a replica of the temple in Delhi. State Congress leaders emphasized the sanctity of the original temple and accused the ruling party of political maneuvering. The protest is set to last around 16 days.

The Uttarakhand Congress has initiated a protest march to Kedarnath to challenge the creation of a replica of the holy temple in Delhi. State Congress leaders performed religious rituals at Har Ki Pairi in Haridwar before commencing the 'Kedarnath Bachao' yatra, with the march expected to conclude in 16 days.

Key figures in the protest include State Congress president Karan Mahara and former Chief Minister Harish Rawat. The Congress party argues that building a temple replica in Delhi undermines the sanctity of the centuries-old Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand. Rawat emphasized the importance of preserving Uttarakhand's spiritual heritage.

The controversy has drawn strong opposition from the Congress and local priest bodies. In response, the state government has decided to introduce a stringent law to protect the names of major Himalayan temples from being used for other religious projects. Despite accusations of political motives from the ruling party, the protest marches on.

(With inputs from agencies.)