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Chhattisgarh Declares Dry Day on Janmashtami

Chhattisgarh Declares Dry Day on Janmashtami
Chhattisgarh govt declares dry day on Janmashtami; orders closure of meat shops in urban areas · theprint.in

The government of Chhattisgarh in India has decided to have a dry day on September 4, which is the festival of Janmashtami.

This means all shops that sell alcohol, like liquor stores and bars, will be closed.

Additionally, slaughterhouses and meat shops in cities will also be closed.

The Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, made this announcement on social media.

He asked people to celebrate the festival with respect and harmony.

The decision was made because of a request by the School Education Minister, Gajendra Yadav.

People who follow Lord Krishna, especially those from the Yadav community, are happy with this decision.

Key facts

Date
September 4
Occasion
Janmashtami
Announced By
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
Closures
Liquor shops, bars, slaughterhouses, meat shops in urban areas
Reason for Closure
Demand by School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav
Community Reaction
Yadav community pleased with the decision

Quotes

Vishnu Deo Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister who announced the Janmashtami restrictions

“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.”
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