Yogi_Adityanath warns against namaz on roads

Yogi Adityanath>>>, the Chief Minister of India — Uttar Pradesh>>>, issued a stern warning against offering namaz on public roads, emphasizing that such gatherings obstruct traffic and will not be permitted. He stated that the India — Uttar Pradesh>>> administration would first seek compliance through persuasion, and if unsuccessful, would adopt 'another method'. Yogi Adityanath>>> reiterated that roads are for commuters and public movement, and no one has the right to disrupt public order. This stance has drawn criticism from India — All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen>>> spokesperson Asim Waqar>>>, who accused the India — Uttar Pradesh>>> government of religious discrimination, questioning why similar restrictions are not applied to Hindu religious events. Yogi Adityanath>>> has made similar remarks in the past, notably during the 2026 India — West Bengal Assembly elections, criticizing the then Mamata Banerjee>>>-led India — Trinamool Congress>>> government.