US EditionUjjain, Omkareshwar, Maihar among Madhya Pradesh’s religious cities to face liquor ban from April 1
- A liquor ban took effect in Madhya Pradesh on April 1, 2025, impacting 19 religious cities, including Ujjain, Omkareshwar, and Maihar.
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the liquor ban, describing it as a historic step towards de-addiction due to public faith and religious reverence associated with these places.
- The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved the liquor ban during a meeting held on January 24, 2025, with plans to close all liquor shops and bars in designated areas.
- The ban covers urban and rural regions, including cities along the sacred Narmada River, where over 450 religious structures exist.
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Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maihar among Madhya Pradesh’s religious cities to face liquor ban from April 1
While announcing the ban, Mr. Yadav said his government has taken a historic step towards de-addiction and cited "public faith and religious reverence" associated with these cities and rural areas as reasons for the move
Madhya Pradesh enforces liquor ban in 19 religious cities from today
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a complete ban on liquor sales in 19 religious cities and gram panchayats, effective from April 1, 2025. The decision, aimed at honouring public faith and promoting de-addiction, was approved by the state Cabinet on January 24, 2025, during a meeting in Maheshwar, the city of Lokmata Ahilyabai. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the move as a "historic step" toward preserving the sanctity of religiou…
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