Overview

• In Madhya Pradesh’s capital, Bhopal authorities banned the sale of meat, fish and eggs from September 22 to October 2 for Navratri, according to SDM Divya Patel.
• Jaipur Municipal Corporation Heritage ordered a halt to the open sale of meat during the festival, with Mayor Kusum Yadav citing religious sentiments and public hygiene.
• Maihar issued a September 20 order under BNSS Section 163 stopping meat, fish and egg sales through October 2, with violations punishable under Section 233 by up to six months in jail and a Rs 2,500 fine.
• Umaria district imposed a Navratri ban on non-vegetarian food after consultations with representatives of different communities, SDM Kamlesh Neeraj said.
• The measures prompted new political responses, including a VHP memorandum in Gurugram seeking closures near temples, schools and residential areas and a Delhi BJP MLA urging a nine-day halt, while an SP leader criticised such demands.