Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath imposes ban on selling liquor and meat in Mathura
Adityanath prayed to Lord Krishna to eliminate the novel coronavirus infection and suggested the liquor and meat sellers should start milk trade.
FollowUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath imposed a complete ban on the sale of liquor and meat in Mathura, considered a holy city by Hindus and marked as the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
While addressing a Krishnotsava 2021 programme, he said, “The officers concerned are directed to make plans for the ban as well as for the engagement of people involved in such activities in some other trade,” reported news agency PTI.
Adityanath prayed to Lord Krishna to eliminate the novel coronavirus infection and suggested the liquor and meat sellers should start milk trade.
He made the statement in order to revive the glory of Mathura, which was known for producing huge quantities of animal milk.
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“Every effort will be made to develop Braj Bhumi and there will be no dearth of funds for this. We are looking at a blend of modern technology and the cultural and spiritual heritage for the development of the region,” he said.
Complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a new direction to the country, the priest-turned-politician said places of faith that had been long neglected were now being revived.
Cabinet ministers Laxmi Narain Chaudhary and Shrikant Sharma were also in attendance on the occasion.
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