The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has ordered a ban on selling meat near religious sites 500 meters before the Chaitra Navratri festival. Steps have been taken to keep religious places pure and the environment peaceful during the nine-day-long festival that will start on April 9. Authorities have been instructed to enforce the ban in letter and spirit and close down illegal abattoirs that have been running in the state.
Official Orders and Enforcement
The Urban Development Department of the state released orders directing all municipal commissioners, district magistrates, and police authorities to enforce compliance. The order refers to earlier orders in 2017 that banned the sale of meat around temples and other places of worship. Authorities have also been directed to take stern action against any defaulters. The action is in line with the government’s long-standing attempts to control the sale of meat and slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh.
Special Restrictions on Ram Navami
On Ram Navami Day, April 17, the government has scheduled a total ban on animal slaughter and the sale of meat throughout the state. Officials have been instructed to enforce stringent compliance and preclude any unlawful operations. The administration will initiate proceedings under the relevant laws, such as the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act and the Food Safety and Standards Act, to punish individuals who break the law.
Committees Established to Oversee Enforcement
As a means of monitoring the enforcement of these steps, the government has established district-level committees. These committees are headed by district magistrates and consist of personnel from the police, animal husbandry, transport, and food safety departments. They are tasked with ensuring compliance with the rules and immediately taking action against any defaulters.
Public Response and Consequences
The move has received mixed responses. Those in favor say the step is necessary to uphold the religious value of Navratri. Business people in the meat trade, however, have complained about the loss of revenue due to the ban. Such steps were taken in the past as well, and the issue was debated over religious feelings versus economic losses.
As the festival draws near, everyone will be looking at the government’s capacity to enforce the meat-sale ban effectively while striking a balance between religious emotions and economic issues. The stringent surveillance apparatus that is put in place shows that the Yogi Adityanath administration is hell-bent on implementing these regulations during the holy period.
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