New Delhi: The Ayodhya administration has imposed a comprehensive ban on the sale, supply, and delivery of non vegetarian food items and alcoholic beverages within a 15 kilometre radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The move is aimed at maintaining the religious sanctity of the temple town and addressing concerns raised by residents and visitors.
The decision follows complaints that non vegetarian food was still being made available in parts of Ayodhya despite earlier restrictions. Authorities found that some establishments were bypassing the ban by supplying such food through online delivery platforms. In response, the administration has now extended the prohibition to include online orders and home deliveries of non vegetarian items within the designated zone.
Hotels, homestays, restaurants, shopkeepers, and food delivery companies operating in and around Ayodhya have been formally instructed to strictly adhere to the new directive. Warnings have been issued to establishments found serving or facilitating the supply of non vegetarian food or alcohol. The administration has stated that regular inspections and continuous monitoring will be carried out to ensure full compliance with the order.
The ban also brings renewed attention to the issue of liquor outlets operating in sensitive areas. Despite a resolution passed by the municipal corporation last year to prohibit the sale of alcohol and non vegetarian food along the Ram Path and surrounding areas, reports indicate that more than two dozen licensed liquor shops continue to function there. The latest order is expected to tighten enforcement and address gaps in implementation.
Officials have emphasised that the restrictions are intended to respect the religious sentiments associated with Ayodhya, especially in the wake of increased pilgrim inflow. The town has witnessed a significant rise in visitors since the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, making regulation of commercial activities around the shrine a priority for local authorities.
The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple was inaugurated on January 22, 2024, marking a major religious and cultural milestone. With the new measures, the Ayodhya administration aims to ensure that the surrounding environment reflects the spiritual character of the holy city while maintaining order and discipline among businesses operating in the area.
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