New Delhi, April 1 -- The prohibition on the sale of alcohol in 19 religious places of Madhya Pradesh comes into effect from Tuesday, April 1 2025, according to the state government's new excise policy.

On January 25, the BJP led Madhya Pradesh government announced the new excise policy, which includes a total ban on the sale and purchase of liquor in 19 religious places of the state.

Liquor sales have been banned in cities such as Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Mandleshwar, Orchha, Maihar, Chitrakoot, Datia, Panna, Mandla, Multai, Mandsaur, Amarkantak, Salkanpur, Barman Kalan, Linga, Barman Khurd, Kundalpur, and Bandakpur. As per the new policy, no licenses for wine outlets will be issued or permitted to operate in these areas from Ap...