On the occasion of Ram Navami in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has ordered to keep meat shops closed.
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Sale of meat has been completely banned within 500 metres of all religious places.
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On the occasion of Ram Navami, instructions have been given to conduct 24-hour recitation of Ramcharitmanas in temples.
These restrictions have been imposed to maintain cleanliness and sanctity near religious places.
Similar orders were given in 2014 and 2017. From this, it can be understood that the government's views on this matter have remained the same for a long time.