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5 hours ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
‘Maligning CM's name not right': Maharashtra minority panel chief criticises Nitesh Rane
Maharashtra Minority Commission chairperson Pyare Khan on Wednesday criticised state minister Nitesh Rane for his comments on Eid, reported ANI. Khan also claimed that Rane has been making remarks by quoting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' name, which was 'not right'. This came after Rane on Monday asked why environmentalists and animal activists were not appealing for Bakri Eid to be celebrated 'virtually', according to PTI. Bakri Eid, also known as Eid-al-Adha, is a Muslim festival that commemorates the spirit of sacrifice. The festival entails the slaughtering of goats. It will be celebrated on Saturday. On Wednesday, Khan said that 'Muslims never comment on the festivals of other religions, but they celebrate every festival as their own', ANI reported. He added that Rane making statements by 'quoting the chief minister's name' and 'maligning' him was not right. Rane on Monday claimed that activists 'selectively' and only targeted Hindu festivals like Holi and Diwali, reported PTI. 'Some people advise us not to use firecrackers or colours during our festivals citing environmental concerns,' PTI quoted the BJP leader as having said. 'Where have they gone now? Why is there no call for virtual celebration [not involving animal sacrifice] of Bakri Eid? Where are those animal lovers who appeal for virtual celebrations of festivals like Holi or Diwali.' He also claimed that India did not operate under Sharia, or the Islamic law, The Indian Express reported. In response to Rane's remarks, Khan on Tuesday accused the minister of sowing divisions and targeting Indian Muslims in the name of Pakistan. 'Nitesh Rane keeps making the same hurtful comments again and again,' The Indian Express quoted Khan as having said. 'He taunts Indian Muslims by dragging in Pakistan, why? The truth is, those who chose to go to Pakistan did not believe in India.' Stating that Muslims who stayed in India were the 'honest ones', Khan added: 'They believe in this country, and people admire them for that. Maybe that's what is bothering Nitesh Rane the most.' Khan said that Rane's statements were harmful to society. 'By speaking like this, Nitesh Rane is damaging the image of the BJP,' he said. 'These are personal statements, but they reflect on everyone.' He added that the Maharashtra State Minority Commission would act if communal tensions rose because of such comments. 'We have the power under Section 10 [of the Constitution] to issue a notice,' Khan said. 'If a riot happens, and it is because of his words, we won't hesitate to hold him responsible.' Rane told reporters on Wednesday that Khan ' stands with folded hands ' during meetings with him, ANI reported. The BJP leader also asked Khan to 'act responsibly' given his post. The minister said that Khan must focus on bringing Muslims and minority communities together, claiming that Hindus do not insult others when asked to celebrate festivals in an eco-friendly manner. In April too, Khan had accused Rane of repeatedly delivering hate speeches that sought to divide society, The Hindu reported.
Pink Villa
18 hours ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
Housefull 5 India Advance Booking Update: Akshay Kumar's comic caper to sell in the vicinity of 40000 tickets in top chains with a day to go
Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 is gearing up for its big release on June 6, 2025. The advance bookings for the comic caper kicked off a few days ago and here is how the bookings are in India's top multiplex chains, PVRInox and Cinepolis. As of 10 PM on June 4, the film has sold 37,000 tickets. By the end of the day, Housefull 5 is expected to hit 40,000 tickets. With just one day left, the makers are hoping for a massive surge to reach at least 100,000 tickets in these chains. The advance bookings for the Akshay Kumar starrer started on June 1. Initially, the target was to sell 125,000 to 150,000 tickets in PVRInox and Cinepolis. However, the pace has been slower than expected. As of now, the film is aiming for a more realistic 100,000 tickets by Thursday night. This would set the stage for a respectable opening day collection of Rs 20 crore net in India. While Rs 20 crore is a not exactly a bad start, a film of Housefull 5's scale, boasting a Rs 225 crore budget, needs a bigger opening to make waves. A Rs 25-30 crore start would be ideal, but you take what you get. Outside the top chains, the booking trend is stronger. Chains like Rajhans, MovieMax, and Miraj are seeing better pre-sales. This suggests that Housefull 5 could see good walk-in numbers on release day, especially in smaller towns. The weekend bookings looks promising. Advance bookings for Saturday (Bakri Eid) and Sunday are picking up strongly. Family audiences are expected to turn up in big numbers, boosting the film's prospects. If the comedy lands well and the murder-mystery intrigue around the dual climaxes clicks, Housefull 5 could see a big jump over the weekend. Financially, Housefull 5 is in a strong position. The film has already recovered nearly 60 percent of its budget, that is around Rs 135 crore, through non-theatrical sources like satellite rights, digital streaming, and music deals. This gives the makers a safety net. To break even, the film needs to gross Rs 275 crore worldwide. To be declared a hit, it must cross Rs 325 crore globally. With a massive release across 5,000 screens in India, the stage is set for a big theatrical run. The unique strategy of releasing two versions with different climaxes should spark discussions after the release. This could possibly also drive repeat viewings, adding to the box office haul. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 features a star-studded cast that also includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, and Jacqueline Fernandez among others. The franchise's brand value and the promise of a laugh riot on a luxury cruise are key draws. With good international pre-sales and a holiday weekend ahead, Housefull 5 is poised for a reasonable global start.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Maharashtra Goseva Ayog modifies livestock market ban ahead of Eid, limits it to cattle market
The Maharashtra Goseva Ayog, which had earlier directed all Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMCs) to suspend livestock markets from June 3 to 8 in view of Eid al-Adha, has now issued a revised directive. The new order limits the suspension to markets where cows, bullocks and bulls are sold. The earlier circular, issued on May 27, had drawn sharp criticism from opposition MLAs and members of the Muslim community, who questioned the rationale behind halting the sale of all animals — including sheep and goats — a week before the festival. The issue was raised during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday to review preparedness for the upcoming Bakri Eid festival in the state. The revised circular, dated June 3, states: 'In view of the upcoming Bakri Eid, you are requested to ensure that from 03.06.2025 to 08.06.2025, no markets for the sale of indigenous cattle (cows, bullocks and bulls) are held in any villages in your jurisdiction.' The previous circular had mandated the closure of all livestock markets across the state. In contrast, the latest directive is specific to cattle markets, citing the need to prevent violations of the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act, which bans the slaughter of bovine animals (cow progeny) in the state. The Indian Express had reported on June 1 that the May 27 circular instructed all APMCs to shut livestock markets during the week of Bakri Eid to prevent illegal slaughter. The circular had emphasised vigilance, referencing state laws prohibiting bovine slaughter. The original order had sparked widespread backlash. 'The state needs to ensure that cow slaughter does not take place. But what is the intent behind shutting down the entire market,' asked Farooq Ahmad, state vice-president of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, who had led a protest in Nanded last week. 'If markets are not held, trade in animals such as goats, buffaloes and sheep will also stop. This will disrupt daily earnings for farmers, porters, brokers, drivers, the Qureshi-Khatik community and labourers.' Maharashtra has 292 livestock markets, most of which are regulated by APMCs. These markets are crucial for farmers, especially at the onset of the monsoon. While cattle are the primary commodity, smaller animals like goats and sheep are also traded, with transactions increasing ahead of Eid al-Adha.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
HC allows animal slaughter for Bakri Eid and Urs at Vishalgad
Mumbai: The Bombay high court vacation bench on Tuesday allowed animal slaughter for Eid al-Adha, or Bakri Eid, at a dargah at Vishalgad fort in Kolhapur but set out conditions that it directed should be strictly complied with. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The conditions include that the killing of animals or birds shall only take place inside closed premises — a private land owned by one Mubarak Usman Mujawar — and no slaughter should be done in an open or public place. The court permitted animal slaughter for Bakri Eid on June 7 and the four-day Urs from June 8 to 12 at the dargah of Hajrat Peer Malik Rehan Mira Saheb within the fort. The vacation bench of Justice Neela Gokhale and Justice Firdosh Pooniwalla, hearing an interim application filed by Hazrat Peer Malik Rehan Dargah Trust, which sought permission to conduct the animal slaughter, stated its order would also apply to dargah devotees who come there to sacrifice animals for Eid. The trust filed a petition challenging various letters sent by the director of archaeology and museums to the superintendent of police, Kolhapur, and the chief executive officer of the Kolhapur Zilla Parishad for a ban on the slaughtering of animals and birds at Vishalgad in Shahuwadi Taluka. The fort, built in the 11th century, is an ancient and historical monument, said the authorities. The trust's advocate, S B Talekar, said the dargah is within the fort and the actual sacrifice does not take place in a public place but behind closed doors on private land nearly 1.4 km away from the fort. On June 14 last year, the high court division bench of Justice BP Colabawalla and Justice Pooniwalla allowed animal slaughter during Bakri Eid and Urs at the dargah. "Considering the fact that the coordinate bench of this court in order dated June 14, 2024, already dealt with the issue and permitted the prayer, the same shall continue for the festival of Bakri Eid, which is on June 7, and the Urs for four days from June 8 to 12. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Needless to state, the same conditions, which were imposed in the June 14, 2024 order, shall apply to the petitioners in the present interim application and also to devotees of the dargah who come to sacrifice animals during Bakri Eid and Urs. The conditions imposed in the June 14, 2024 order shall be strictly complied with," the vacation bench noted in the order and disposed of the trust's application. Lakhs of devotees, followers, and others visit the dargah on the first day of Urs, said the dargah trust.
United News of India
2 days ago
- General
- United News of India
HC allows slaughter of animals and annual Urs of shrine in Maharashtra
LAW HC- URS Mumbai, June 3 (UNI) The Bombay High Court on Tuesday allowed animal slaughter and celebration of annual Urs (festival that commemorates the death anniversary of a saint, typically held at their dargah ,shrine or tomb) of the shrine at Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur, saying certain conditions should be strictly complied with during the slaughter of animals on the occasion of Bakr Id. A vacation bench of Justices Neela K Gokhale and Firdosh P Pooniwalla passed an order during the hearing of an interim application by Hazrat Peer Malik Rehan Dargah Trust, seeking permission for slaughtering animals on the specific dates. While permitting animal slaughter for Bakri Eid on June 7 and the four-day Urs from June 8 to 12 at the dargah bench clarified that the order shall apply to the petitioners as well as the dargah devotees who come there to sacrifice animals on the said days. The trust had filed an interim application in its writ plea challenging various communications issued by the director of archaeology and museums, the superintendent of police, Kolhapur, and the chief executive officer of the Kolhapur Zilla Parishad seeking a ban on slaughtering of animals and birds at Vishalgad in Shahuwadi Taluka. The authorities had claimed that the slaughtering of animals was taking place at a protected monument, and as per Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1962, there was a prohibition to cook and consume food in the fort premises. However, the petitioner trust, had argued that the dargah within the fort precincts was a historical monument constructed in the 11th century and is visited and revered by both Hindus and Muslims. The trust claimed that while the animal sacrifice at the dargah was an 'integral custom', the actual sacrifice does not take place in a public place but behind closed doors on private land nearly 1.4 km away from the fort. The lawyers argued that the offerings are served to pilgrims and others at the dargah and have been a source of food to many poor people residing in the surrounding villages of the fort. UNI AAA PRS
