Adityanath said this year the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna should be organised “with Indian traditions”. Following the diktat, DGP Singh has written to all district police chiefs, superintendents of police in the Railways and commandants of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) to adhere to the instructions. A state Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) statement said such celebrations that had been done away with earlier, were being revived. Other political leaders have also slammed the state government for the decision but refused to come on record, fearing backlash from “Hindu forces”. For all the latest India News, download Indian Express App

Source: Indian Express August 14, 2017 06:18 UTC