- Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal welcomes Shiv Devotees with Flower Petals at Purkaji Border
- Free Meals, Medical Aid, and Rest Facilities Arranged for Pilgrims
- Kanwar Yatra Is a Unique Symbol of Sanatan Tradition, Says Minister Agarwal
Muzaffarnagar/Lucknow: In a vibrant display of devotion and hospitality, Uttar Pradesh’s Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship, Kapil Dev Agarwal, extended a warm welcome to Lord Shiva devotees returning from Haridwar. The grand reception took place at the Purkaji border in Muzaffarnagar, located at the Uttar Pradesh–Uttarakhand boundary.
Minister Agarwal personally showered flower petals on the devotees as chants of “Bol Bam” echoed in the air, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere. He lauded the Kanwar Yatra as a “magnificent representation of our Sanatan tradition,” reflecting the deep-rooted faith and cultural unity of the region.
He emphasized that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government is fully committed to ensuring the safety, comfort, and service of all pilgrims. On the occasion, he inaugurated a dedicated Kanwar Seva Camp, providing free meals, basic medical care, first aid, and rest facilities for the devotees.
Highlighting the government’s preparedness, Minister Agarwal said that extensive arrangements have been made along the Kanwar route, including cleanliness drives, traffic regulation, continuous water supply, and medical response teams. He assured that every effort has been made to ensure no devotee faces inconvenience, and strict measures are in place to prevent any disruption by anti-social elements.
“The safety of every devotee is both our moral and administrative responsibility,” he stated.
The event witnessed a large turnout of local public representatives, district administration officials, municipal authorities, volunteers, and a huge number of Shiv devotees, all contributing to the smooth conduct and sanctity of the sacred yatra.
