With major seasonal festivities underway, Uttar Pradesh administrative machinery has initiated extensive measures to uphold public order and civil convenience. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened an exhaustive review session on Tuesday evening with senior administrative and police officials across the state. Emphasizing collective peace, sanitation, and safety as paramount administrative obligations, the meeting established that festivities must proceed without disruption. District authorities were instructed to maintain uncompromised alertness and take direct ownership of field operations.
Zero Tolerance Towards Mischief and Misinformation
The leadership made it clear that any deliberate attempt to disrupt public tranquility during celebratory days will face uncompromising legal action. A zero-tolerance stance was mandated against anti-social elements attempting to provoke unrest. Continuous round-the-clock surveillance across digital and social networking platforms has been ordered to intercept false rumors, misleading claims, or provocative commentary, ensuring immediate prosecution of individuals attempting to disturb communal harmony.
Special Strategy for Ayodhya Deepotsav on November 7
Operational planning for the grand Deepotsav celebrations scheduled for November 7 in Ayodhya formed a core focus of the directives. Authorities received instructions to prioritize safety, accessibility, and convenience for all visiting devotees and tourists. Detailed traffic diversion schemes covering inter-district and local routes must be formulated well in advance and clearly communicated to the public. Moreover, continuous deployment of adequate security contingents was mandated at prominent temples and sensitive religious centers throughout the region.
Commercial Hubs Under Enhanced Vigilance
Anticipating massive shopping crowds ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, police foot patrols and electronic surveillance will be intensified around primary markets and retail centers. Operating CCTV networks must remain functional at all times, supported by proactive patrolling from emergency response vehicles under PRV-112. Senior supervisory officials are instructed to inspect ground conditions personally. Timely administrative clearances for establishing religious idols must adhere strictly to statutory provisions, ensuring that public gatherings are not misused for discord.
Mandatory Safeguards for Firecracker Storage and Sales
Strict precautions have been instituted regarding fire prevention and the commercial handling of firecrackers. Retail outlets and temporary storage facilities for fireworks must operate exclusively in open, designated zones located safely away from congested residential quarters. The high-level virtual assembly saw participation from key leadership including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, District Magistrates, Police Commissioners, and district administrative chiefs.
