During festivals in India, some states follow different guidelines, some are lax in enforcing safety guidelines, and some repeat the same mistakes. Several incidents are recorded in many States. But the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh would not take any chances. He will supervise, provide guidelines, and ensure the safety of the People celebrating the festivals
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued strict directives to maintain law and order during the upcoming festivals, including Holi, Maha Shivaratri, and Ramadan. The instructions came during a high-level review meeting at Lok Bhavan with senior administrative and police officials. He emphasized that lessons from previous years must guide enhanced vigilance, monitoring, and management tailored to local needs. Officials from all divisions, police zones, ranges, and districts participated in the meeting via video conferencing.    
The Chief Minister stated that Holi will be celebrated from March 2 to 4. There should be an atmosphere of joy and happiness during the Holi festival throughout the state, including the Braj region. He highlighted that Holika Dahan should be held only at designated traditional sites, and that public streets should not be used for such activities.
 ” Ensure that unruly elements do not infiltrate the processions under any circumstances. Strict action should be taken against those who disrupt the celebrations, incite frenzy, and create unrest,” he said. The Chief Minister said that, learning from incidents that occurred during past festivals, vigilance, monitoring, and management should be further strengthened in accordance with local needs.
The Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, also directed police and administrative officials to ensure the safety of Kanwar Yatris and prevent any accidents. Adequate measures have been communicated by the Director General of Police. CM Yogi personally reviewed preparations with district authorities in Varanasi, Meerut, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Barabanki for Maha Shivaratri festivities.
Last year, he also issued similar guidelines to ensure law and order during Maha Sivaratri. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to ensure strict security and high standards of cleanliness at temples across Uttar Pradesh for Maha Shivratri. He held a review meeting at Gorakhnath Temple with senior officials to assess preparations.
 The CM emphasized that devotees should not face any inconvenience, especially given the large crowds expected in both rural and urban areas. Traffic management around major temples must be prioritized, with adequate deployment of police and traffic personnel. Special attention was given to women’s safety, with enhanced security measures in place. Officials were also directed to regulate temporary shops set up near temples during the festival.
Key Guidelines and Instructions:
•    Law and Order Maintenance: Strict action will be taken against those creating a nuisance, inciting frenzy, or trying to disturb peace. Police are instructed to maintain 24/7 alertness and to increase patrolling in sensitive areas.
•    Holi & Holika Dahan: Holika Dahan must take place only at traditional sites, not in the middle of roads.
•    Prohibitions:
o    No display of weapons in religious processions.
o    Strict ban on "obscene songs" at cultural programs and public events.
o    No sale or purchase of meat in the open along Kanwar Yatra routes.
o    Illegal loudspeaker usage, especially after 10 PM, is prohibited.