Anarchy can't be accepted in the name of religious events, says UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said no new tradition should be started during festivals that can hurt the sentiments of people from other religions and strict action should be taken against anarchic elements to ensure peace and harmony.

Anarchy cannot be accepted in the name of religious events, Adityanath said at a high-level meeting on Monday evening.

"Necessary facilities should be made available to the general public during festivals so that every festival is celebrated in peace and harmony. Respect religious faith, but there should not be any incident that hurts the sentiments of people of other religions," he was quoted as saying in an official statement.

He directed the officials to "deal strictly with anarchic elements".

The meeting reviewed the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and convenience of the public as well as the protection of crops and livestock during floods, the statement said.

The chief minister said that in the last few days, there