Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves liquor ban in 17 holy towns; check full list

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

On Friday, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav stated that his government has resolved to shut down liquor outlets in 17 holy towns in the state.

He revealed that the decision was taken at the cabinet meeting held during the day in Khargone.

Among the 17 towns are one municipal corporation, six nagar palikas, six nagar parishads, and six village panchayats.

Yadav further stated that these shop will shut permanently and would be shifted elsewhere.

A look at the places where the ban will be enforced:

Nagar Nigam: Ujjain

Nagar Palikas: Maihar, Datia, Panna, Mandla, Multai, Mandsaur

Nagar Parishads: Orchha, Chitrakoot, Amarkantak, Maheshwar, Omkareshwar, Mandleshwar

Gram Panchayats: Salkanpur, Bandakpur, Kundalpur, Barmankala, Linga, Barmankhurd

The liquor ban in the 5-kilometre periphery of the Narmada river will continue, Yadav said.

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In conversation with PTI, Yadav further stated, "We are moving towards a big decision of alcohol ban in spiritual places. Alcohol addiction causes a lot of problems in a family and we are trying to bring a good governance under the leadership of PM Modi. We want that women, children, farmers, and everyone lead a better life."