Chamoli administration blamed Army for Badrinath festival, but its own records show coordination

The Chamoli district administration in Uttarakhand blamed the Indian Army for a festival event in Badrinath. However, official orders reviewed by the Indian Express reveal the administration itself coordinated the event. This discrepancy highlights a contradiction between the public blame and internal documentation. The event took place in the pilgrimage town of Badrinath, though the specific date was not detailed in the provided excerpt.