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Gorakhpur fair in Ghazni aide’s name called off

IndiaTimes Sunday, 18 May 2025
The 900-year-old Bale Miyan fair in Gorakhpur, dedicated to Syed Salar Masud Ghazi, has been cancelled this year as organizers claim local authorities have not granted clearance. This break in tradition follows similar cancellations in Bahraich and Sambhal. These cancellations occurred after CM Yogi Adityanath's statement against glorifying invaders, suggesting a potential link to the government's stance.
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