Roadside meat sellers in Bihar have received a wake-up call from Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, who has mandated an immediate end to open sales. In his address to the Bihar Vidhan Parishad amid heated budget debates, Sinha laid down the law: all transactions must occur within licensed premises, respecting regulations and public sensibilities.
Debates covered key sectors like land reforms, mining, and sports, but Sinha steered the conversation to urban hygiene. He recounted how a Darbhanga street became impassable due to blatant violations, prompting his direct intervention after consultations with intellectuals and locals.
‘Nobody will sell meat on open roads,’ he asserted. ‘Licensed shops will comply fully, or face the consequences.’ This proactive stance emerged from real-world grievances, with orders already dispatched to departments for swift action.
Sinha took pride in his government’s approach: ‘We don’t create fear; we deliver solutions.’ Adding to the reforms, he waived taxes on corpse vans, a nod to everyday hardships. Comparable to UP’s stringent rules requiring obscuring screens at butcher shops, Bihar’s policy seeks to modernize vending while honoring traditions.
As enforcement ramps up, this could reshape cityscapes, reducing clutter and conflicts. It’s a reminder that governance thrives on listening—turning public complaints into policy wins for all.