Uttar Pradesh CM Advocates for Orderly Prayer Practices to Avoid Traffic Disruptions
CM Yogi Adityanath's Stance on Public Prayer Practices
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, emphasized the importance of conducting prayers regularly while suggesting that, if necessary, they could be performed in turns to minimize public inconvenience. Speaking at a public gathering in Lucknow, he highlighted that the administration would initially seek to persuade individuals to pray without causing disruptions.
He stated, "You must perform your prayers; you can do so in your turn. We will kindly encourage you, but if you refuse, we will have to consider alternative measures."
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He clarified that roads are meant for transportation and questioned the rights of individuals who obstruct traffic by praying on the streets. Adityanath remarked, "I am often asked if people really pray on the roads in Uttar Pradesh. I can assure you that this does not happen—go and see for yourself. Roads are for travel. Can anyone create a spectacle at an intersection and block traffic? What right does anyone have to disrupt public transport?"
The Chief Minister further mentioned that if needed, arrangements could be made for prayers to be conducted in turns. He responded to concerns about the number of participants by stating, "We can manage the numbers accordingly if there isn't enough space at home. We should not create unnecessary crowds." He stressed that the rule of law applies equally to all citizens and that public spaces should not be misused. He asserted, "The governance of the government is the rule of law, which applies to everyone. Praying is essential—you can pray during your duty hours. We will not stop it, but not on the streets."
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Yogi Adityanath has made similar statements in the past, particularly during the campaign for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, where he accused West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress of allowing prayers on the streets while claiming that curfews are imposed before Hindu festivals. He has consistently reiterated that public roads and infrastructure should not be utilized in a manner that disrupts traffic or daily commutes.