Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Republic Day Non-Veg Sales Bans
In India, two places had different rules about selling meat and fish on Republic Day.
In one place, Koraput, the leader first said no one could sell meat or fish, but then they changed their mind and said it was okay.
In another place, Vijayawada, the city leaders said all meat shops and fish markets had to close for the day.
They said this was to keep the day special and follow the rules.
People who didn't follow the rules in Vijayawada could get in trouble.
District Magistrate of Koraput initially ordered a ban on non-vegetarian food sales on Republic Day, but later revoked it.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation ordered a one-day closure of all slaughterhouses, meat shops, and fish markets on Republic Day.
The ban in Vijayawada includes meat, chicken, fish, and other non-vegetarian items.
The order in Vijayawada was directed to ensure compliance with civic and public health regulations.
Violations of the order in Vijayawada will attract strict legal action.
- Who
- District Magistrate Manoj Satyawan Mahajan and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
- What
- Ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food items and closure of slaughterhouses, meat shops, and fish markets
- When
- 26th January 2026
- Where
- Koraput, India and Vijayawada, India
- Why
- 77th Republic Day celebration
- Location
- Koraput, India and Vijayawada, India
- Date
- 26th January 2026
- Authority
- District Magistrate Manoj Satyawan Mahajan and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
- Items Banned
- Meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and other non-vegetarian items
- Reason
- 77th Republic Day celebration
- Order Status
- Revoked in Koraput, Enforced in Vijayawada
Sources
Koraput DM orders non-veg ban on R-Day
Odisha’s Koraput DM orders ban on sale of non veg food items on Republic Day; revokes order after backlash
Odisha: Koraput district administration revokes order, which banned sale of non-veg food on Republic Day
2 days after order banning sale of non-veg food on Republic Day triggered storm, Odisha’s Koraput district revokes it
A Tribal District Faced Non-Veg Ban On Republic Day. Why It Didn't Work Out
Odisha: Koraput Collector withdraws Jan 26 non-veg food ban
Odisha: Koraput Collector Withdraws Order Prohibiting Sale Of Non-Veg Food
