Ujjain, April 1 -- Ujjain seers have welcomed the newly enacted liquor ban initiative, which came into effect from today at 19 religious places across Madhya Pradesh and extended gratitude to the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Ujjain is also among the 19 religious places where liquor ban has been enforced and shops within the limits of Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) have been shut down permanently. The decision brought happiness and great joy among the pilgrims, local residents, and saints.

Priest of Mahakaleshwar temple, Mahesh Sharma told ANI, "We find the decision very good. It is a holy city and previously demands were made that the city should be freed from meat and liquor. Today, it is an auspicious occasion that liquor shops hav...