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Navratri 2025: BJP-led Madhya Pradesh govt bans sale of non-veg food in THESE cities; check dates

Varanasi Municipal Corporation has announced that all fish and meat shops will close during the Navratri festival, which runs from March 30 to April 6, 2025.
The decision was passed unanimously at an Executive Council meeting, although it has faced criticism from corporator Raazia Begum, who argued it would hurt marginalized communities reliant on meat businesses.
The Uttar Pradesh government has imposed a ban on meat sales near religious places and directed the closure of illegal slaughterhouses ahead of the festival.

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Navratri 2025: BJP-led Madhya Pradesh govt bans sale of non-veg food in THESE cities; check dates

Authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar have prohibited non-vegetarian food sales during the Navratri festival. Meat shops in Bhopal and Indore are also ordered to close on specific festivals, with potential license cancellations for violations.

1 day ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

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Meat shop near temple in Lucknow sealed for violating Navratri ban

Despite the state government’s clear directive, the shop was found open just 100 metres from the temple, said a Lucknow Municipal Corporation press release

1 day ago·New Delhi, India

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Uttar Pradesh bans sale of meat within 500 metres of religious sites during Navratri

All meat shops in the state have been ordered to remain closed on April 6, the day of Ram Navami.

2 days ago·India

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Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar Holds Review Meeting in View of the Upcoming Festivals

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A review meeting was held through video conferencing, and instructions were given to the concerned officials. India News | Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar Holds Review Meeting in View of the Upcoming Festivals.

3 days ago

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The Hindu

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Fish and meat shops in Varanasi to remain closed during Navratri

The decision has drawn strong criticism from a section of corporators, who argued it will impact the livelihoods of thousands of people

3 days ago·India

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The Siasat Daily

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UP government bans sale of meat during Navratri

Lucknow: Ahead of the commencement of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival on Sunday, the Uttar Pradesh government has directed the closure of illegal slaughterhouses and a ban on the sale of meat within 500 metres of religious places. Special restrictions will be imposed for Ram Navami on April 6, when animal slaughter and the sale of meat will be completely banned. Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Amrit Abhijat has dir…

3 days ago

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