Ayodhya, Jan. 10 -- International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Alok Kumar, on Saturday welcomed the decision to impose a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham, stating that Ayodhya is becoming the spiritual and religious centre of India.

The VHP President further declared that everybody should welcome this decision.

"... Everyone should welcome this decision (of banning alcohol and meat in Ayodhya). In other holy cities like Haridwar and Tirupati, alcohol and meat are not sold. Ayodhya is becoming the spiritual and religious centre of India, and it is absolutely correct that alcohol and meat should not be sold here...," Kumar told ANI.

Earlier, Ayodhya Food Commissioner...