Signs Barring Non-Hindus Installed at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar Amid Government Review

The Ganga Sabha, managing Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri, installed signs stating 'Non-Hindu Prohibited Area' citing 1916 municipal bylaws restricting non-Hindu entry to preserve the site's sanctity ahead of the 2027 Ardh Kumbh festival. The move followed a viral video of men in traditional Arab attire, later identified as Hindus. Uttarakhand's government is reviewing the issue, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami engaging stakeholders. Critics argue the restrictions may conflict with constitutional rights, while the Sabha seeks to extend the ban to all 105 Ganga ghats in Haridwar.