Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday imposed a complete ban on the sale of liquor and meat in Mathura. “The officers concerned are directed to make plans for the ban as well as for the engagement of people involved in such activities in some other trade,” he said.
Making the announcement at the Krishna Janmashtami event Monday, the CM backed the demands of saints and local political representatives of the Braj region (Mathura-Vrindavan) who sought a ban on sale of alcohol and non-vegetarian food in the region. Adityanath directed the officers concerned to draw up plans for the implementation of the ban, which should also account for engaging people involved in liquor and meat trade in other trades. He suggested that such traders could take up selling milk and revive the industry in Mathura, known for producing huge quantities of animal milk. Adityanath also prayed to Lord Krishna to eliminate the novel coronavirus infection. “Every effort will be made to develop Brij Bhumi and there will be no dearth of funds for this. We are looking at a blend of modern technology and the cultural and spiritual heritage for the development of the region,” he said.
