Karnataka: Within 100 metres of a shrine, Muzrai department banned selling of tobacco goods

BENGALURU:

An order from the Muzrai Department prohibits the sale of all tobacco products, including gutka and cigarettes, within 100 metres of any temple that is under its purview.

Due to the fact that temples are spiritual locations, it has been decided to create an atmosphere that is suitable for religious activity. The state Congress’ decision was applauded in a post by the administration.

“Our government will take strict action against the sale of any tobacco products, including gutka cigarettes, within 100 metres around the temples of Muzrai department,” the Karnataka Congress posted on X.

‘ಧರ್ಮ‘ ಎಂದರೆ ಮನುಷ್ಯನಿಗೆ ಅಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಅನುಭೂತಿ ನೀಡುವ ಮಾರ್ಗ ಮಾತ್ರ.
ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಅನುಭೂತಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡುವ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಚ್ಛತೆ, ಪ್ರಶಾಂತತೆ ಇರಬೇಕಾಗುತ್ತದೆ.

ಮುಜರಾಯಿ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳ ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತ 100 ಮೀಟರ್ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಗುಟ್ಕಾ, ಸಿಗರೇಟು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ತಂಬಾಕು ಉತ್ಪನ್ನಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾರಾಟ ಮಾಡದಂತೆ ಕಟ್ಟುನಿಟ್ಟಿನ… pic.twitter.com/h84VJQz2wb

— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) September 14, 2023