The BJP MLA said the move would respect the sanctity of the event and prevent untoward incidents.
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BJP MLA from Jangpura Tarvinder Singh Marwah has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting him to temporarily shut all liquor and meat shops along the Kanwar Yatra route in Delhi.
The MLA said in his letter that a temporary ban on liquor and meat shops will “respect the sanctity of the Yatra” and prevent any possible “untoward incident”. This year, the Yatra will begin from July 11.
Speaking to the press on Monday, Mr. Marwah said, “During Navratri, we achieved great success with 70-80% of shops remaining closed for all nine days.”
Mr. Marwah, a member of the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, said the Sri Guru Singh Sabha is a religious body that honours all religion. The Sabha will approach the owners of meat and liquor shops, urging them to respect the religious sentiments of the devotees, he added.
Drinking water, medicines and resting camps for kanwariyas will also be arranged by gurdwaras, he said.
Published – July 08, 2025 01:12 am IST
