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Seers back Akhara Parishad demand on 'non-Hindu' shops in Kumbh area

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Hindu saints in Prayagraj have voiced their support for the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad's proposal to ban non-Hindu vendors from the Maha Kumbh mela area. They argue that the event is deeply rooted in Hindu traditions and allowing non-believers to profit from it is inappropriate. The saints threatened to boycott the event if their demands are not met.
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