Yogi Adityanath condemns vulgar songs at Kanwar Yatra, gambling at Diwali

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had condemned the act of playing vulgar films songs while on their Kanwar Yatra on Sunday. He had also asked the devotees to refrain from gambling at Diwali.

NDTV reports, the UP Chief Minister said that those participating in the annual pilgrimage should not “show off” during the festive season, “Kanwar yatra is about to begin. Playing of vulgar film songs and DJs do not go with religious feelings. Also, it is improper to indulge in gambling after worshipping on Diwali.”

The chief minister mentioned Nepal and said India and Nepal are ‘two bodies and one soul’ while his visit to Gorakhpur, located near the Indo-Nepal border. He also said that there is a need to impart skill development training to people residing on both the sides of the border.

At a skill development training programme organised by the Sashastra Seema Bal, Adityanath said, “We have to give a befitting reply to those who are trying to target India by making Nepal their centre. From this point of view, it becomes extremely important to give training to Nepalese people.”