Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath imposes ban on meat, liquor trade in Mathura

Yogi Adityanath suggested that those engaged in the liquor and meat trade may take up selling milk in order to revive the glory of Mathura, which was known for producing a huge quantity of animal milk.

Mathura: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday imposed a complete ban on the sale of liquor and meat in Mathura. "The officers concerned are directed to make plans for the ban as well as for the engagement of people involved in such activities in some other trade," he said. The chief minister was speaking at the Krishnotsava 2021 programme in Mathura.