Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi expressed concerns over the Muzaffarnagar police's directive for eateries on the Kanwar yatra route to display owners' names, fearing it may promote untouchability. Naqvi emphasized the importance of respecting faith without encouraging untouchability. The BJP defended the directive, stating it aids fasting Hindus in choosing vegetarian options during the yatra. Muzaffarnagar Police highlighted the voluntary compliance with the order to prevent confusion and maintain law and order. Naqvi's opposition to the order is based on the belief that it could lead to social division, contrasting with the BJP's stance on its benefits for religious practices and community harmony.