Madhya Pradesh Enforces Liquor Ban in Sacred Cities

• Madhya Pradesh will enforce a liquor ban in 19 religious cities and areas under specific gram panchayats starting April 1.
• The decision, aimed at promoting de-addiction and respecting public faith, was approved by the cabinet following the announcement by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
• All liquor shops and bars in these regions, including Ujjain and Omkareshwar, will close.
• The ban covers urban limits of 12 cities and rural areas of 7 gram panchayats, declared as 'completely sacred' by the BJP government.
• Religious sites such as Mahakal Temple in Ujjain and Amarkantak, the origin of the Narmada River, are included in the ban.

Source: The Times Of India, News 18, Mint, Ndtv, Hindustan Times