Declare Kumbh Mela area restricted zone for non-Hindus before 2027 Ardh Kumbh: Shri Ganga Sabha

Shri Ganga Sabha, the organization that manages and maintains Har Ki Pauri and the surrounding Ganga ghats in Haridwar, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, requested the Uttarakhand government to declare the Kumbh Mela area a no-go zone for non-Hindus before the Ardh Kumbh in 2027.

Speaking to reporters here, Nitin Gautam, president of Shri Ganga Sabha, said, “Before the upcoming Kumbh, there is an urgent need to ban entry of non-Hindus to all Ganga ghats and religious places in the Kumbh Mela area.” he said. He praised the government’s announcement that it will organize a divine and grand Kumbh in Haridwar next year.

“As per municipal rules, Haridwar municipal area has been declared as a non-Hindu and alcohol-prohibited zone and the government must ensure full compliance with these rules to maintain the sanctity of the pilgrimage site.” he said. Mr. Gautam claimed that non-Hindus were residing in Bairagi Camp and other parts of Haridwar, hiding their identities. He said the government should identify such people and remove them from Haridwar.