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Meat Sales Banned on Republic Day in Multiple Indian Cities
In India, the cities of Nashik, Malegaon, and Koraput have decided to ban the sale of meat, fish, and eggs on Republic Day, which is January 26.
This means no one can sell or slaughter buffalo, beef, chicken, goat, fish, or eggs on that day.
The government made this decision to keep the peace and respect different communities.
If anyone breaks this rule, they could face serious punishments like losing their license to operate or having to pay big fines.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation also mentioned that slaughterhouses will be closed on 12 other days in 2026.
This is to make sure everyone can celebrate the holiday without any problems.
Some people are upset about this ban, saying it goes against their personal freedom.
Nashik, Malegaon, and Koraput have banned the sale of meat, fish, and eggs on Republic Day (January 26, 2024).
The ban covers buffalo, beef, chicken, goat, fish, and eggs, including all slaughterhouses and meat shops.
Legal action, including license cancellation and hefty fines, will be taken against violators under the Maharashtra Municipal Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The decision was made to maintain communal harmony, public peace, and sensitivity as per the guidance of the Union and state governments.
Slaughterhouses in Nashik will also be shut on 12 days in 2026 as per the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) order.
- Who
- Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC), Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC), Koraput District Collector
- What
- Ban on meat, fish, and egg sales on Republic Day
- Where
- Nashik, Malegaon, and Koraput, India
- When
- January 26, 2024 (Republic Day)
- Why
- To maintain communal harmony, public peace, and sensitivity as per the guidance of the Union and state governments
Key facts
- Cities
- Nashik, Malegaon, Koraput
- Date of Ban
- January 26, 2024 (Republic Day)
- Types of Meat
- Buffalo, beef, chicken, goat, fish, eggs
- Legal Action
- Cancellation of license, hefty fines
- Authorities
- Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC), Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC), Koraput District Collector
- Reason
- Communal harmony, public peace, and sensitivity
- Additional Closures
- Slaughterhouses to be shut on 12 days in 2026 (Nashik)
Timeline
Meat ban in Nashik, Malegaon echoes past holiday bans.
Civic bodies impose Republic Day meat sale halt for peace, respect.
Quotes
Collector and District Magistrate of Koraput District
The administrative head of Koraput District in Odisha, India.
“You are hereby requested to issue an official notification in your jurisdiction prohibiting sale of Meat, Chicken, Fish, egg, etc and other non-vegetarian items on 26th January 2026 on the occasion of 77th Republic Day Celebration in Koraput District. I am looking forward to your prompt action on this matter.”
republicworld.com
Manik Chandra Singh
The Food Commissioner of Ayodhya, India.
“Non-vegetarian food has been banned from being served in hotels and restaurants in Ayodhya Dham.”
republicworld.com
Sources
Nashik, Malegaon civic bodies ban meat sale on R-Day
Odisha: Koraput district magistrate orders non-veg ban on Republic Day
Odisha: District administration in Koraput orders ban on non-vegetarian food on Republic Day
Odisha's Koraput Bans Non-Veg Food For 77th Republic Day
Meat, fish, egg sale barred on Republic Day in Odisha’s Koraput district
No Meat, Fish, Eggs on Republic Day: Koraput Collector's Directive To Prohibit Sale of Non-Veg Items on Jan 26 Sparks Row
Odisha: Koraput district bans meat sale on Republic Day
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