‘Offer Namaz In Shifts, Not On Roads’: CM Yogi's Stern Remark On Prayers In Public Sp
‘Offer Namaz In Shifts, Not On Roads’: CM Yogi's Stern Remark On Prayers In Public Spaces
M.U.H
18/05/202635
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday made a strong statement on the issue of offering namaz on public roads, saying people should pray in shifts if required.
Speaking at an event organised by a newspaper group, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said roads are meant for public movement and should not be blocked for offering namaz, asserting that such practices no longer take place in Uttar Pradesh.
“I am often asked whether, in Uttar Pradesh, people really do not offer namaz on the roads. I say clearly that it does not happen at all—go and see for yourself. Roads are meant for movement. Can anyone come and create a spectacle on a crossroads and block traffic? What right does anyone have to disrupt public movement? Some people told me, ‘How will it work, our numbers are large?’ We replied that it can be done in shifts. If there is no space at home, then manage the numbers accordingly. Unnecessary crowding should not be increased," he said.
The Chief Minister further stated that the rule of law applies equally to everyone and public spaces cannot be misused. “We will not stop namaz, but it should not happen on roads," he said.
The remarks come amid ongoing political discussions over the use of public spaces for religious activities. During the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign, CM Yogi had also raised similar issues while targeting the Trinamool Congress government over law and order and religious gatherings.
