BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi from Patparganj assembly constituency has urged meat shop owners near temples to keep their businesses closed on Tuesdays and during Navratri as a mark of respect for religious sentiments.
Negi explained his stance, stating, “… A few days ago, when I went to the temple on Tuesday, I saw that a meat shop was open right in front of the temple. I felt very bad seeing this, so I requested the traders to close the shops outside the temples on Tuesday. They readily accepted, and now shops have started closing on Tuesday in Patparganj…”
He further added, “We would like the meat shops in front of temples to remain closed during the holy fast of Navratri. I will also write a letter to the DM about this. I will try my best to keep meat shops closed on Tuesday in my assembly.”
The initiative taken by Negi aligns with similar moves in other states where leaders have sought to restrict meat and liquor sales near religious sites.
Last year, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced efforts to preserve the sanctity of the Narmada River by working toward a ban on meat and liquor shops in religious towns. Yadav emphasized, “By bringing together all state government departments, we have made an effort to maintain the sanctity and blessings of Maa Narmada. We will aim to ban meat and liquor shops in religious towns. I hope the decisions taken will be reviewed in November. This is not a one-day process; it is an ongoing one.”
