Lucknow sources have stated that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is good with policemen in the state celebrating Krishna Janmashtami in a grand manner, but wants them to stay within the limits of decency and decorum. Accordingly the Chief Minister's directive to state's police Chief Sulkhan Singh came against the backdrop of several instances in the past where local police units celebrated the religious festival with parties, complete with women dancers and alcohol. BJP president Amit Shah countered criticism over Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in UP.
Meanwhile by this time, Mr. Adityanath wants the police to keep the celebrations clean. Mr. Shah said everybody is sad that children have died. But Krishna Janmashtami has its own place as is August 15. Yogi ji has not said in this reference that you celebrate the festival even though children have died.
He added that Krishna Janmashtami is being observed. It will be observed across the country and in the same manner it will be in UP too based on people's belief. It is not a government festival.
