New Delhi, May 19: The statement made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding praying on roads has been welcomed by the saint community. Mahant Yogananad Giri of the Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhada stated that roads are meant solely for transportation, not for performing prayers. In contrast, the CPI(M) has labeled this stance as a double standard.
In an interview with a news agency, Mahant Yogananad Giri praised CM Yogi’s remarks, saying, “No matter how much we commend the Chief Minister’s statement regarding prayers, it is still not enough. Roads are meant for transit and transportation, not for prayer.”
He emphasized that no form of worship should take place on the streets. “Roads are constructed for the public. While processions and celebrations can occur on roads, they are not meant for worship. If prayers are to be conducted on the streets, then mosques should be removed. There should be arrangements in mosques to ensure prayers are performed with complete devotion,” he added.
He pointed out that temples also experience large crowds. During the month of Shravan, Shiva temples and during Navratri, Durga temples see significant attendance, yet people do not perform worship on the streets. The saint community is pleased with CM Yogi’s decision.
However, CPI(M) MP Hannan Mollah criticized the Chief Minister’s remarks regarding praying on public roads. He described it as a double standard from the government.
Mollah stated, “If this is indeed government policy, it should be implemented honestly. Muslims may not pray on the streets, but some individuals occupy roads all day, causing them to remain blocked for months. The government should not engage in double politics. If honesty is to be shown, policies should be made equally for everyone.”
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