Madhya Pradesh liquor ban: 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.
Where is liquor banned?
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 April 1, 2025.
Reportedly, nearly 47 liquor shops will be shut after the excise policy comes into effect.
Reactions to liquor ban
Ramayani Kuti Aashram Mahant Ram Hriday Das praised Madhya Pradesh government decision.
“This is a wise choice. We extend our greetings to the MP administration. However, this choice ought to have been made sooner. It is an excellent choice. Das told ANI, “We hope the government’s decision is implemented correctly.
The move by the government was praised by Padma Shri BK Jain, an ophthalmologist and the director of Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya in Chitrakoot, India.
“I appreciate MP CM Mohan Yadav making this choice. At the proper moment, it was the perfect choice. Future outcomes will be positive, but this is not solely the government’s job. “This liquor will only succeed if everyone in the public works for it,” Jain told ANI.
New “Low Alcoholic Beverage Bar in restaurants
The most recent excise law has introduced a variety of “Low Alcoholic Beverage Bars” in addition to the prohibition on alcohol.
In 2025–2026, a new “Low Alcoholic Beverage Bar” category will be added. Only wine, beer, and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages having an alcohol concentration of no more than 10% V/V may be consumed in restaurants under this license. “It will be strictly forbidden to consume spirits,” the regulation stated.
