CM Yogi to Shower Flowers on Kanwariyas in Meerut Today

The Kanwar Yatra has been under way in Meerut for nearly a week, with large numbers of Shiva devotees travelling through the district carrying holy water from the Ganga. Officials have been placed on alert ahead of the chief minister’s programme. Security and traffic arrangements have been reinforced along routes expected to be used by the Kanwariyas and for the VIP movement.

Senior administrative and police officials have inspected the programme venue as well as major routes and reviewed preparations. Authorities are working to ensure that the movement of Kanwariyas remains smooth while adequate security is maintained during the public programme. Particular attention has been given to traffic management as the flow of pilgrims continues to increase.

Security has also been stepped up in Delhi along the Kanwar Yatra route. At Chintamani Chowk in Shahdara, local police and traffic personnel have been deployed to manage security and regulate traffic as devotees pass through the area.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Sah-Zila Mantri Anmol Dubey said the atmosphere in the area had changed in recent years and that flower showers had become part of the arrangements during the Kanwar Yatra. “Ever since the government changed here, the atmosphere in this area has changed. Earlier, people used to walk around empty-handed. Last year, flowers were showered here. This year as well, flowers will be showered,” he said.

He added that last year the Delhi Police had also participated in the flower shower and that VHP workers were present. Similar arrangements were planned again.

With the Kanwar Yatra continuing, authorities in Meerut are maintaining heightened security and traffic controls to facilitate the movement of devotees and prevent disruptions along major routes during the chief minister’s visit.