The decision expands an existing ban on non-vegetarian food sales to include online delivery apps, guesthouses and homestays along key pilgrimage routes.
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Moneycontrol09-01-2026, 20:18

Ayodhya Non-Veg Ban Extends to Zomato, Swiggy; Online Delivery Restricted

  • Uttar Pradesh government bans non-vegetarian food sale and delivery along Ayodhya Dham and Panchkosi Parikrama routes.
  • The ban now includes online food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy, extending existing restrictions.
  • The move aims to preserve the religious and cultural sanctity of Ayodhya's pilgrimage circuit.
  • Restrictions apply to shops, hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, and homestays in the specified areas.
  • Authorities will monitor compliance, and violations will result in strict legal action.

Why It Matters: UP government expands Ayodhya's non-veg ban to online delivery, citing religious sanctity and local complaints.

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