Supreme Court Extends Interim Stay on UP's Kanwar Yatra Nameplate Directive

UP government defends the directive as essential for peace and transparency, while critics argue it promotes religious discrimination.

The Supreme Court has extended its interim stay on the nameplate directive for eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route.
The UP government asserts the directive ensures transparency and respects religious sentiments of Kanwariyas.
Critics claim the directive is divisive and violates secular principles.
The directive was introduced in response to complaints from Kanwariyas about food preparation.
The court has given Uttarakhand and MP two more weeks to respond to the directive.