On Thursday, January 30, the city councils of Bengaluru and Hyderabad announced a ban on animal slaughter and meat sales for Sarvodaya Day, also known as Martyrs’ Day. This day remembers the death of Mahatma Gandhi and honors all those who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom.
In Hyderabad, all slaughterhouses for sheep, goats, and cattle were closed, along with retail meat shops in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area. The GHMC commissioner, K Ilambarithi, instructed the police to ensure everyone followed this order.
Similarly, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) enforced the same meat ban in Bengaluru. They have about 3,000 licensed meat shops, but there could be more illegal shops that are not counted.
Every year, both cities enforce this ban on Martyrs’ Day, reminding everyone to respect the day’s significance.
Additionally, in Maharashtra, people will also observe a ‘dry day’ on January 30, meaning no alcohol sales will take place in stores, restaurants, or bars.
Martyrs’ Day is important because it marks the tragic day when Gandhi was killed by Nathuram Godse in 1948 while heading to a prayer meeting. People remember him and the sacrifices of all who fought for India’s freedom. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared his respects on this day, honoring Gandhi’s legacy.
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