Ayodhya Bans Meat Sales Near Ram Temple: Residents, VHP Welcome Decision

• Ayodhya's Food Department bans home delivery and sale of meat around Ayodhya Dham and Ram Temple.
• The decision, taken by the Ayodhya district administration, is widely welcomed by saints and residents.
• Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders, Alok Kumar and Sharad Sharma, support the ban, citing Ayodhya's status as a holy city, similar to Haridwar and Tirupati.
• Sharma emphasizes Ayodhya's religious significance over tourism, advocating for a meat and alcohol-free environment.
• Saints Vishnu Das and Deveshacharya praise the move, calling for strict enforcement and jail time for violators, highlighting Ayodhya's cultural and spiritual importance.

Why It Matters: Ayodhya's administration bans meat sales near Ram Temple, a move widely praised by residents and religious leaders.