MP CM Mohan Yadav ends Indore's 'nightlife'; Revokes permission for 24-hour business

Bhopal:Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has put an end to 'nightlife' in Indore district following public representatives' complaints that they were fostering liquor consumption and illegal drug trade, according to an official statement.

CM Yadav also announced the implementation of a new system for managing night markets and business operations in Indore.

Following CM Yadav's directive, Indore Collector Ashish Singh revoked the previous order allowing 24-hour operation of various commercial establishments along the BRTS corridor from Niranjanpur Square to Rajiv Gandhi Square in Indore city, effective immediately, as per the release issued on Friday.

This decision was made after CM Yadav's video conference meeting with ministers, MLAs, and other public representatives from the Indore division on Friday.

"During the meeting, Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya raised the issue of an effective ban on illegal drug trade and implementation of a new system regarding operation of night markets and business institutions in Indore. The Chief Minister immediately directed that a new system will be implemented in Indore soon by making a detailed action plan regarding night markets, industrial institutions, office operations, etc. Illegal drug trade will also be effectively banned. Strict action will be taken against the culprits," the statement in the release said.

It further stated, "On the instructions of CM Yadav, Collector Ashish Singh has cancelled the order with immediate effect which was issued on September 13, 2022 for permission to operate 24x7 i.e. night services (24 hours) to various commercial/industrial/office etc. institutions in BRTS corridor, 11.45 km from Niranjanpur Square to Rajiv Gandhi Square in Indore city."  ANI