Liquor Ban Hits 19 Cities in Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain’s Kaal Bhairav Temple Exceptions Confirmed
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh The government has implemented a prohibition on alcoholic beverages in 19 cities beginning April 1. According to this new rule, the sale of alcohol will be entirely banned within 19 sacred locations throughout the region, with no off-licenses permitted in those zones.
The locations where the prohibition of alcohol has been implemented encompass one Municipal Corporation, six Municipal Councils, six City Councils, and six Gram Panchayats.
This includes Ujjain , Omkareshwar Maheshwar, Mandleshwar, Orchha, Maihar, Chitrakoot, Datia, Panna, Mandla, Multai, Mandsaur, and Amarkantak. Furthermore, the closures will also include the gram panchayat areas of Salkanpur, Kundalpur, Bandakpur, Barmankalan, Barmankhurd, and Linga.
The BJP politician Anil Firojiya showed his appreciation on Tuesday. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the prohibition of alcohol at 19 holy sites across the state.
I offer my sincere congratulations and thanks to our distinguished Chief Minister and his whole cabinet for their praiseworthy choice. Ujjain It holds great sanctity as a city, and for many years, both common people and holy figures have called for prohibition of alcohol. With the Chief Minister’s decree now enforced, I feel profoundly thankful towards him,” stated Anil Firojiya.
He went on to explain that after implementing this policy, all liquor stores throughout the area would be affected. Ujjain It will be closed down. Nevertheless, individuals can still consume alcohol in their own homes without restrictions. Conversely, consuming alcoholic beverages in public areas will be completely banned, with offenders subject to legal consequences.
Despite the ban, Ujjain 's world-famous Kaal Bhairav Temple boasts a distinctive custom where worshippers present alcohol as an offering to the deity. Every day, numerous pilgrims from all over the nation come to this shrine to perform such rituals.
When questioned regarding the enforcement of the ban, Kaal Bhairav Temple , he said, "In Ujjain , certain temples have a longstanding tradition of providing liquor to the deities, like the well-known Kaal Bhairav Temple Under the new policy, although liquor stores near the temple will close, visitors coming from outside will still be permitted to bring their own alcohol as an offering. The deity faces no limitations, but the commercial sale of alcohol will be banned.
Khandwa Member of Parliament Gyaneshwar Patil endorsed the policy and commended the government for taking a strong position, saying, "Total prohibition of alcohol will be beneficial." Madhya Pradesh The recognition of religious sites is indeed praiseworthy. On behalf of the state’s residents, I extend my thanks to the Chief Minister. Omkareshwar The Jyotirlinga Temple, situated within my electoral district, draws many pilgrims. However, in the past, certain visitors would drink alcohol, causing offense to local religious sensibilities and resulting in various criminal activities. In response to these issues, the sale of alcoholic beverages has been entirely prohibited in the vicinity. This decisive action represents an essential step forward. Madhya Pradesh the government, and I am grateful to them for it."
This choice represents a substantial move by the Madhya Pradesh The government aims to uphold the sacredness of religious sites while tackling issues related to alcohol-induced disruptions. (ANI)