Kedarnath, Badrinath Entry: Non-Hindus Banned, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists Exempted

• Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) proposes banning non-Hindus from 47 major temples, including Kedarnath and Badrinath.
• Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities are exempted from the ban, as they are considered part of Hindu tradition under Article 25 of the Constitution.
• The proposal specifically targets Muslim and Christian communities, aiming to preserve the sanctity and Sanatan traditions of the temples.
• BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi emphasized that these Dhams are spiritual centers, not tourist destinations, and traditional restrictions are being formalized.
• The Muslim Seva Sangathan in Dehradun has called the proposal unconstitutional, while the Congress termed it a 'diversionary tactic'.

Why It Matters: BKTC proposes banning non-Hindus (excluding Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists) from Kedarnath and Badrinath to preserve sanctity.