Yogi Adityanath Issues Festive Guidelines: Crackdown On Illicit Liquor, Illegal Slaughterhouses; No Meat Sale Near Temples

Ahead of the festive season, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath instructed district and police officers to crack down on the open sale of meat and illegal slaughterhouses.

During a review meeting, he emphasised that no meat or liquor shops should be located near religious sites, and liquor outlets should adhere strictly to permitted hours of operation.

The UP CM also directed a sustained campaign against illicit liquor as Navratra is set to start tomorrow (3 October). The guidelines are expected to be enforced from Sharadiya Navratra to Chhath Puja.

In a video conference with district magistrates and police chiefs, Yogi called for heightened intelligence coordination with the Railways to address incidents of gas cylinders and stones being placed on tracks.

This comes after several incidents of attempted sabotage in the state. The CM highlighted the potential for conspiracy to disrupt train services. He urged authorities to improve the village chowkidar system to prevent such acts.

Adityanath also asked officials to remain vigilant during upcoming festivals, ensuring that no untoward incidents occur. He urged district administrations to review past incidents and take precautions.

He instructed Durga Puja committees to work closely with police, avoid obstructing traffic with pandals, and maintain a peaceful and respectful atmosphere, ensuring no high-decibel music or inappropriate behavior.

The UP CM emphasised that officers should be on the ground during festivals, as miscreants may attempt to disrupt public order. He stressed the importance of public safety and convenience.

Major temples of the state like Maa Vindhyavasini Dham and others are likely to attract large crowds during the Navratra. The officers should ensure that the stakeholders behave well with the people, he added.

To accommodate increased travel during festivals, Yogi Adityanath instructed the expansion of bus services in rural areas and the use of electric buses in cities.

Furthermore, Yogi ordered hospitals to remain fully staffed around the clock, ensure sufficient medicine supplies, and launch a campaign against food adulteration.

He emphasised that government-provided rations and nutritional supplements must reach those in need, with no room for ration mafia activity.

The CM also announced the imminent launch of the fifth phase of Mission Shakti, focusing on women's safety, dignity, and empowerment.

He also directed that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana receive free LPG cylinders before Diwali, Hindustan Times reported.

He called on various departments to execute their respective action plans and stressed the importance of resolving revenue disputes, inheritance issues, and family partition matters promptly.