In an uncompromising message aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and public safety, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed senior administrative and police officials across all 75 districts to remain continuously active in the field throughout the festive period. Addressing a high-level state review meeting via video conferencing from Lucknow with divisional commissioners, district magistrates, police commissioners, and superintendents of police, the Chief Minister made it categorically clear that administrative lethargy, delayed public grievance redressal, or security oversights will invite stern disciplinary action. Stressing that public peace, seamless civic amenities, and communal harmony represent the top governance priority, he mandated that top-tier officers personally participate in foot patrolling and interact directly with citizens across urban and rural belts from the onset of Sharadiya Navratri right through Vijayadashami, Deepawali, and Chhath Puja.

24-Hour Grievance Redressal and Mandatory Field Deployment

To bridge administrative gaps and eliminate bureaucratic inertia, CM Yogi established a strict 24-hour turnaround mandate for all citizen complaints. Every officer hearing a public petition must ensure a tangible, satisfactory solution or official response reaches the complainant within a maximum of 24 hours. Zone, range, and district police heads have been ordered to abandon desk-bound routines and remain on the ground to inspect sensitive hotspots, crowded commercial marketplaces, and historic pilgrimage hubs across cities like Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Mathura, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Lucknow. The Chief Minister emphasized that physical presence of senior leadership in public areas deters unruly elements, reassures citizens, and ensures subordinates execute crowd management duties with absolute accountability.

Multi-Tier Security: 24/7 CCTV, Drone Vigilance, and Women Safety Protocols

Outlining comprehensive security measures for major religious gatherings, the state government has mandated round-the-clock CCTV surveillance and active drone monitoring over prominent temples, Devi shrines, and Durga Puja pandals. The administration has prioritized women’s security as an absolute non-negotiable benchmark. Mission Shakti helpdesks across all police stations have been directed to operate round the clock with dedicated personnel ready to provide instant legal, counseling, and logistical aid. Simultaneously, Anti-Romeo squads have been deployed across busy shopping districts and educational belts, paired with intensive crackdowns and vehicle seizures targeting reckless bike stunt riders and road miscreants trying to disrupt festive public spaces.

Strict Route Restrictions, Immersion Safety, and Uninterrupted Civic Services

The Chief Minister laid down specific civic and law enforcement guidelines governing religious processions and idol immersion routes. A blanket ban has been ordered on the operation of meat and liquor shops along designated procession pathways to maintain community sanctity and avoid unnecessary flashpoints. For river and waterbody immersion points, district authorities must install robust barricades, high-visibility hazard warning signs, dedicated rescue boats, professional divers, and deployment of water police units. Power corporations have been strictly tasked with guaranteeing uninterrupted electricity to prevent blackouts, while transport authorities are operating additional state roadways buses. Concluding the session, CM Yogi instructed the public works department to complete road repairs and pothole-filling by October 31, ensuring devotees experience comfortable travel and dignified celebrations throughout the state.