Raipur, Sep 3 (PTI) The Chhattisgarh government has declared a dry day on September 4 on the occasion of Janmashtami and has also ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops in urban areas on the occasion, officials said on Thursday.
It ordered closure of all liquor shops, bars, hotel-bars, clubs and other licensed establishments selling or serving liquor on the day, they added.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced the decision in a post on X on Wednesday night.
“On the auspicious occasion of Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary, September 4 has been declared a dry day across Chhattisgarh. All liquor shops, bars, hotel-bars, clubs and other licensed establishments selling or serving liquor will remain closed on this day,” he said.
He also issued instructions for strict monitoring and effective action against the illegal transportation, storage and sale of liquor.
The CM appealed to people to celebrate the festival, which is associated with the state’s culture and faith, with devotion and social harmony.
An official statement said the decision to declare a dry day across the state and close slaughterhouses and meat-selling shops in urban areas was taken on the demand of School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav.
Thanking CM Sai for the decision, Yadav said Janmashtami was not merely a religious festival but also a symbol of India’s traditions, culture and faith.
Members of the Yadav community were particularly pleased with the decision as Lord Krishna is revered as their deity, the statement said. PTI TKP BNM
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