Madhya Pradesh government banned plastic and polythene carry bags across the state from May 1 2017 saying that its consumption results in large number of cow deaths. The government had earlier declared prime tourist destinations and holy cities in the state as polythene free with effect from January 1. Chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj singh Chouhan says `The cows eat polythene which chokes the digestive system resulting into their death. Imposing ban on polythene use will protect their lives. Anybody caught using polythene will be penalised. Use of polythene carry bags and their littering was affecting environment and cleanliness,` Madhya pradesh,Nicknamed the `heart of India` due to its geographical location in India, Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in the country by area. With over 75 million inhabitants, it is the fifth-largest state in India by population

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