The Chief Minister appealed to those spreading misleading information on social media not to try to divide the society and communities.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high level meeting today. He instructed the officials that special care should be taken for the comforts and amenities of all the devotees coming on Chardham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra.
The Chief Minister said that the devotees and tourists coming from across the state are welcome in Devbhoomi. Uttarakhand is an invaluable heritage of faith, culture and nature. He appealed to all the devotees and tourists to fully enjoy their journey in the peaceful environment of Devbhoomi and not pay attention to any kind of rumour.
The Chief Minister said that the state government, administration and police are taking necessary action keeping in mind all the aspects regarding the incidents that unfolded in Karnaprayag and Nagarasu. Whoever has been found guilty in the investigation, action has been taken against him and strict action will be taken further on the basis of all the facts. The Chief Minister appealed to those spreading misleading information on social media not to try to divide the society and communities. He said that people of all religions have together made important contributions in taking the country forward. He clarified that legal action will be taken against those spreading misleading and inflammatory news.
More than 40 lakh devotees have visited
The Chief Minister said that along with Chardham Yatra, Hemkund Sahib Yatra is also being conducted smoothly in the state. So far, more than 40 lakh devotees have visited the Chardham Yatra. At the same time, in the initial days of Hemkund Sahib Yatra, the number of devotees has been recorded 25 thousand more than last year.
