Har-ki-Pauri: Non-Hindu Entry Barred by Ganga Sabha Amid Govt Deliberations

• Hoardings and posters stating 'non-Hindus are not permitted' have been installed at Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar by the Ganga Sabha.
• Ganga Sabha president Nitin Gautam cited Haridwar municipal bylaws from 1916, which reportedly restricted non-Hindu entry, residence, and commercial activities in the area.
• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed the Uttarakhand government is reviewing existing laws and regulations for Haridwar and other pilgrimage sites.
• The Ganga Sabha also urged the government not to deploy non-Hindu officials or police personnel at Har-ki-Pauri.
• While some oppose the move as divisive, Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt defended it, citing respect for 'Sanatan sentiments' and existing traditions.

Why It Matters: Ganga Sabha bars non-Hindu entry at Har-ki-Pauri, citing old bylaws, sparking debate and government review.