Bhopal
Non -vegetarian foods have been banned in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh during Navratri. There is a temple of Shaktipeeth Maa Sharda in Maihar. Thousands of devotees visit Maihar during ‘Maa Sharde Chaitra Navratri Fair’. According to the officials, in addition to this, meat shops in Bhopal and Indore city of the state will remain closed on the occasions of Chaiti Chand (March 30), Ram Navami (April 6), Mahavir Jayanti (April 10) and Buddha Purnima (May 12). Municipal officials have warned that if the shops violate the administration’s order, their licenses can also be canceled.
Municipal corporation officials warned
To implement the ban in both cities, municipal officials have warned that the license of shops can also be canceled if they violate the orders.
Earlier, several BJP MPs, including former party whip and Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh in the Lok Sabha, had demanded that orders should be issued to keep meat shops closed during Navratri. At the same time, the state government has announced that liquor shops will be closed forever in 17 cities of the state including Maihar from April 1.
At the same time, MP CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal laid the foundation of ‘Veer Bharat Museum’ here on Sunday. This museum will be ready by 2028 at a cost of Rs 20 crore in the heritage building Kothi Mahal. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the museum will showcase the valor and talent of India’s great personalities and show the traditions, philosophy and values of the country. At the same time, the Chief Minister said that our goal is to make the museum representing all positive aspects of the nation.
Meat will not be sold in Bhopal and Indore either
Meat shops in the capital Bhopal and Indore have been ordered to be closed on festivals of Chaiti Chand (30 March), Ram Navami (6 April), Mahavir Jayanti (April 10) and Buddha Purnima (May 12). To implement the ban in both cities, the municipal officials have warned that the license of the shops will also be canceled if they violate the orders.
In the Lok Sabha, many BJP MLAs, including former party whip and Public Works Department Minister of Madhya Pradesh Rakesh Singh, demanded that the meat shops in the state be ordered to be closed during Navratri. The government has already announced that liquor shops will be closed forever in 17 holy cities across the state including Maihar from April 1.
In the Lok Sabha, many BJP MLAs, including former party whip and Public Works Department Minister of Madhya Pradesh Rakesh Singh, demanded that meat shops in the state be ordered to be closed during Navratri. The government has already announced that liquor shops will be closed forever in 17 holy cities of the state including Maihar from April 1.
Bhopal sells 80 tonnes of meat every day
It is noteworthy that 80 tonnes of meat is sold daily in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. This includes 40 tons of mutton, 20 tonnes of buffalo meat and 20 tons of chicken. Meat is sold at about 500 shops in Bhopal city. There are more than 70 shops that do not have any license. There is no registration or misconduct of any kind. Under the patronage of the local officials of the municipal corporation, illegal trade of meat is done at these shops.
