Glass on the Kanwar Yatra Path—Delhi LG Steps In, But Who’s Really to Blame?
You know how it is with religious events in India—always more drama than a Bollywood movie. This time, it’s the Kanwar Yatra that’s got everyone talking. Picture this: devotees walking barefoot, carrying holy Ganga water, and suddenly—glass shards everywhere. Shahdara area, East Delhi. Not exactly what you’d call a warm welcome for Lord Shiva’s followers.
What Went Down?
So here’s the thing. Early morning, like 5 AM early, pilgrims started spotting these sharp glass pieces just lying around on their route. And I’m not talking about a couple of broken bottles—this looked almost deliberate. Some folks even said it seemed “placed” there, if you know what I mean. Social media exploded within hours, with photos of devotees carefully picking their way through the mess.
Now, the aftermath was messy—literally. Few people got minor cuts, the yatra had to pause while they cleaned up, and everyone was pissed. Like, properly angry. One baba ji told reporters, “We do this barefoot as devotion, and someone treats our faith like trash?” Can’t blame him for being upset.
The Political Circus Begins
And then—surprise, surprise—the politicians jumped in. BJP folks came out swinging, calling it a “planned attack on Hinduism.” Delhi BJP chief went full drama mode: “This won’t be tolerated!” Meanwhile, AAP’s like, “Oh please, stop making everything political.” Classic Delhi politics, right?
Honestly? Both sides sound like they’re missing the point. People got hurt. That’s what matters first.
LG Steps Up (Finally)
Enter LG Saxena—ordered a probe, gave police 72 hours to figure things out. They’re checking CCTV footage, forensics, the whole nine yards. Saxena’s all, “This threatens peace, we won’t allow it.” About time someone took charge.
But here’s my question—why does it always take something bad happening before authorities wake up? Last year it was stones thrown at pilgrims in UP, now this. Pattern much?
What People Are Saying
Twitter’s doing its usual thing—#KanwarYatraAttack trending, memes popping up (because of course), and everyone picking sides. Some pilgrims are demanding better security, others just want answers. Can’t blame them.
Let me put it this way—when your grandma goes to temple, you expect her to come home safe, right? Same logic applies here.
So What Now?
Government’s promising drones and route checks for next time. Volunteer groups say they’ll keep eyes on the ground. Good steps, but here’s the kicker—why weren’t these measures already in place? This yatra happens every year, folks.
At the end of the day, it’s simple: someone messed up big time. Whether it was intentional or just negligence, that’s what the probe needs to find out. But one thing’s clear—faith and politics keep colliding, and regular people keep getting hurt in the crossfire.
FAQs (Because People Keep Asking)
Who found the glass first?
Early birds doing the yatra around 5 AM. Imagine starting your spiritual journey by dodging broken glass.
What’s the Kanwar Yatra anyway?
Annual thing where Shiva devotees carry Ganga water to temples. Barefoot. Which makes the glass situation extra messed up.
Any arrests?
Not yet. Police are “investigating.” Read into that what you will.
How to stay safe during yatra?
Stick to main routes, travel in groups, and maybe—just maybe—authorities should actually do their jobs next time?
Look, I don’t have all the answers. But when something like this happens, it’s not just about glass on a road—it’s about respect, safety, and whether we’ve forgotten how to protect both.
Source: Navbharat Times – Default
