‘Spit Jihad’ must not recur: Uttarakhand CM Dhami issues strict orders ahead of Kanwar Yatra; food hygiene under scanner | India News

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the annual Kanwar Yatra, Uttarakhand chief ministerPushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday reviewed preparations in Haridwar and directed officials to prevent any repeat of incidents labelled as “spit jihad”, a term controversially used by BJP leaders to describe alleged instances of food tampering during previous yatras.“Efforts are on to ensure that the…

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‘Kanwar yatra symbol of unity, attacks won’t be tolerated’: VHP warns ahead of pilgrimage | India News

Kanwar Yatra (File photo) NEW DELHI: Warning against attacks on Kanwariyas, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said that the upcoming Kanwar Yatra is a symbol of “national unity and harmony” on Saturday. VHP also said that Bharat is progressing towards a new renaissance rooted in Hindutva, and called for a decisive end to religious conversions and…

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