Har-ki-Pauri: Non-Hindu Entry Banned, Sparks Constitutional Debate

• Hoardings prohibiting non-Hindu entry have been erected at Har-ki-Pauri, Haridwar, by 'Ganga Sabha'.
• Ganga Sabha justifies the ban by citing 1916 Haridwar Municipality bylaws, which allegedly restrict non-Hindu presence and activities.
• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is reviewing laws to preserve Haridwar's religious dignity, while BJP supports the move as respecting tradition.
• Opposition parties, including Samajwadi Party, condemn the ban as unconstitutional and divisive, violating freedom of movement.
• Experts warn that the controversy could impact Ardh Kumbh preparations and raise law and order concerns, turning into a legal debate.

Why It Matters: A ban on non-Hindu entry at Har-ki-Pauri, Haridwar, by Ganga Sabha has ignited a constitutional debate.