We have been preparing for Ram Navami, and we have been celebrating it for a long time. The preparations have been going on for a couple of days," said Mukesh Prasad, a worker while speaking to ANI.
The Madhya Pradesh government has enforced a liquor ban in 19 cities starting April 1. Under this policy, the sale of alcohol will be completely prohibited in 19 religious sites across the state, and no liquor shops will be allowed in these areas.
Ujjain is also among the 19 religious places where liquor ban has been enforced and shops within the limits of Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) have been shut down permanently. The decision brought happiness and great joy among the pilgrims, local residents, and saints.
According to officials, most of the affected people purchased flour from these shops for Navratri and later fell ill after consuming food made from it. They complained of vomiting, dehydration, dizziness, and abdominal pain and had to be taken to the hospital.
Paswan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief, said that political parties must refrain from commenting on anyone's religion since it was a matter of personal faith.
"...Yogi Adityanath should add two more things to this. Nearby liquor shops and restaurants where meat is sold should also be closed... Within 500 metres on the highways in Uttar Pradesh, you will find temples, KFC, McDonald and many shops. You should close all the shops. Why should liquor s
A tragic fire occurred in the Dhankawadi area of Pune city on Sunday evening. The fire broke out at a local Tea hotel due to a gas cylinder leakage, leading to severe consequences
After meeting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Gunjalay of Zone 10, Nirupam stated that while restaurants can continue serving non-vegetarian food, open stalls should remain closed during the festival.
The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has announced that all meat shops in the city will remain closed during the upcoming Navratri festival and that the move, approved by the executive board, will be backed by awareness campaigns and enforcement drives during the festival.
In a letter to the District Magistrate of East District, Shastri Nagar, Kant requested that meat shops be shut during the nine-day festival to maintain sanctity and ensure cleanliness across Delhi.
He also questioned why KFC shops and restaurants owned by BJP leaders remain open during Navratri. Singh challenged the BJP to close these establishments if they truly cared about Hindu sentiments.
Delhi Assembly Dy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht stated that Namaz should not disrupt public movement and supported closing meat shops during Navratri as a gesture of brotherhood. His remarks followed BJP MLA Karnail Singh's letter on public Namaz.