If pigeon-feeding ban continues in Mumbai, we will launch hunger strike from Aug 13, warns Jain muni
If the ban remains, we will begin a satyagraha and hunger strike."
He stressed that the Jain community is peace-loving and does not believe in taking up arms. "However, if needed to protect our religion, we will take up arms. We respect the Constitution, judiciary, and chief minister, but if our faith is attacked, we will not abide by court orders," he said.
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