Ban on liquor sale in, around Pandharpur on Palkhi routes
The ban will come into effect in the town and within a 5km radius from July 4 to July 10. Additionally, the ban will be enforced from June 30 in towns and villages along which the Palkhis of Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar will pass.
On June 30, liquour shops will remain shut in Netepute town and in Malshiras and Akluj on July 1, Velapur, Borgaon, Shripur, and Malinagar on July 2, Bhendishegaon and Pirachi Kuroli on July 3.
On July 4, liquor shops in Wakhari, which is the last stop before entering Pandharpur, will remain shut.
District collector Kumar Ashirwad stated that orders have been issued as per Sec 142 of Maharashtra Prohibition of Liquor Act, with the aim of ensuring public peace during the days leading up to and following Ashadi Ekadashi.
Traffic regulations will be in place in the town from June 30 to July 7. All vehicles will be banned from entering Pradakshina Marg, Mahadwar Chowk to Shivaji Chowk. Heavy vehicles such as trucks and state transport buses will not be allowed via Teen Rasta Marg. Parking places have been identified for the devotees.
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