Ayodhya bans liquor, non-veg sale within 15km of Ram temple
What's the story
The Ayodhya administration has imposed a ban on the sale and delivery of non-vegetarian food items within a 15-kilometer radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The decision comes after complaints about non-veg food being served to tourists through online orders. Assistant Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh said, "We received complaints that, despite a previously imposed ban, non-vegetarian food was being served to tourists through online orders."
Compliance warning
Hotels, homestays warned over non-veg and liquor service
Hotels and homestays serving non-veg food and alcoholic drinks have been warned of strict action. Singh said all hotels, shopkeepers, and delivery companies have been informed about the ban order. He added that "continuous monitoring would be done by the administration to ensure compliance."
Ongoing operations
Liquor shops continue operations despite ban
Despite a resolution passed by the municipal corporation last May to prohibit the sale and supply of alcohol and non-veg within a 14-kilometer radius of Ram Path, over two dozen licensed liquor shops are still functioning on the Ram Path. The temple was inaugurated on January 22, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the rituals.