Strict Action to be Taken if Trusts are Formed in the Name of Badrinath-Kedarnath Dham: Key Decisions of Uttarakhand’s Dhami Government

Dehradun: The Dhami cabinet of the Uttarakhand government has decided that if any individual or organization creates a trust using the names of Badrinath or Kedarnath Dhams, the government will enforce strict legal provisions. A stringent law will also be established for similar names. This decision has been made in light of the ongoing controversy regarding the construction of a symbolic Kedarnath Dham temple in Delhi. The Religious Affairs Department will soon prepare a proposal and present it to the cabinet.

Amidst Political Controversy Over Kedarnath Temple in Delhi, Uttarakhand Cabinet Takes Major Decision

The Uttarakhand Cabinet, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has made a significant decision in response to the ongoing political controversy regarding the Kedarnath Temple in Delhi. The cabinet has decided that no new temples or trusts will be allowed to use the names of the four dhams

Strict Legal Provisions for Trusts Named After Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham

The state government will enforce stringent legal provisions if any individual or organization attempts to create a trust using the names of Badrinath or Kedarnath Dhams. A strict law will also be established for similar names. The Religious Affairs Department will soon prepare a proposal and present it to the cabinet.

‘Public Sentiments are Hurt’

The Uttarakhand government has stated in a press note that it has recently come to their attention that committees are being formed using names similar to those of the state’s four dhams (Kedarnath Dham, Badrinath Dham, Gangotri Dham, and Yamunotri Dham) and other major temples. These activities are causing confusion among the general public.

Moreover, such actions hurt local traditions and religious beliefs, leading to potential local unrest. In light of this, the Uttarakhand government has decided to implement strict provisions to address this issue.