Will Follow Covid Protocols During Kanwar Yatra: UP Health Minister

The statement has come a day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow the yatra from July 25 amidst the Covid pandemic

Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh on Thursday said his government will look into the directions issued by the top court over the Kanwar Yatra and will ensure that the Covid protocols are followed during the annual pilgrimage. The statement has come a day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow the yatra from July 25 amidst the Covid pandemic and sought responses from the state and the Centre. Recently, neighbouring Uttarakhand had cancelled the yatra, citing the expected third Covid wave. As of now, discussions are being held with district-level officials over the preparations for the yatra and strict Covid protocols will be maintained, the minister told PTI.