Bengaluru Bans Meat Sale on Sarvodaya Day; Chicken Prices Soar Amid Supply Disruptions

• Bengaluru has imposed a one-day ban on the sale of meat, including chicken, fish, and mutton, on January 30.
• The ban is observed annually on Sarvodaya Day, marking Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary.
• The Greater Bengaluru Authority directed a complete halt on animal slaughter and meat sales for the day.
• Chicken prices in Bengaluru have surged to Rs 340-350 per kg, up from Rs 260-280 in December.
• Price hikes are attributed to protests by poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, disrupting supply chains.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru bans meat sales for Sarvodaya Day, while chicken prices surge due to supply issues.