Post renaming Faizabad district as Ayodhya, CM Yogi Adityanath Govt plans to ban liquor, meat in the region

After renaming Faizabad as Ayodhya, the BJP Government in UP is paying heed to the demand of the local seers who are hankering to put a ban on the sale of meat and liquor in the Ayodhya region.

Several seers including Chief Priest of Ram Janambhumi Swami Satendra Das want this ban imposed everywhere since the entire district's name has been changed. Further, the seers have demanded this since they believe that the sale of meat and liquor in the entire newly name district will be an insult to Lord Ram because it is not just one part that is now recognised as Ayodhya.

State government spokesperson and cabinet minister Srikant Sharma said on Sunday, “The government will ban sale of liquor and meat within the legal framework.”

The State Government is well aware of the demands of the seers in Ayodhya, Sharma retorted. Besides, a VHP spokesperson called the intended move a welcome step. He said that the selling of liquor and meat has been hurting the sentiments of sainst in this religious town.

Speaking to ANI, Acharya Satyendra Das said that Ayodhya is a sacred place and meat and liquor was never sold in the city, adding that the proposed ban will lead to a healthier lifestyle.

This ban has been proposed due to the recent decisions taken by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who currently is “revamping” Uttar Pradesh by renaming the cities of the state, that were inspired by the Mughal regime. Before changing Faizabad district's name as Ayodhya, UP Govt. Renamed Allahabad as Prayagraj. Also, it changed the name of Mughal Sarai station after Pandit Deen Dayal.

The ban on liquor and meat will directlyimpact owners of meat and liquor shops. There are around 200-250 meat shops in the region. The locals who are not willing to give a nod to the decision demands an alternative job opportunity from the government for the meat and liquor shop owners and associated workers.