Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Chhattisgarh Declares Dry Day on Janmashtami
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.
Chhattisgarh government declares September 4 as a dry day for Janmashtami.
All liquor shops, bars, and other licensed establishments selling liquor will remain closed.
Slaughterhouses and meat shops in urban areas will also be closed.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced the decision on social media.
The decision was made at the request of School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh government, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav
- What
- Declaration of dry day and closure of liquor shops, slaughterhouses, and meat shops in urban areas
- When
- September 4 (Janmashtami)
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- On the occasion of Janmashtami and at the demand of School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav
- 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