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India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
AIMIM leader hosts ‘Biryani Party' to protest meat ban in Maharashtra district
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel on Friday organised a "biryani party" at his residence here to mark his protest against the local civic body's order to keep the meat shops in the city shut on account of also hit out at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking to know why he did not direct the municipal commissioner to withdraw the meat ban year, Independence Day and Gokul Ashtami, a Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, are being celebrated on Friday. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation on Tuesday announced the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on two days - August 15 and per the order, slaughterhouses and meat shops were asked to remain closed on August 15 on the occasion of Gokul Ashtami. The same order was issued for August 20, which marks the beginning of 'Paryushan Parva', a key festival of the Jain community characterised by fasting and India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Jaleel, a former MP, held a biryani party at his residence to express his opposition to the to reporters, he said, "I have cooked chicken biryani along with a vegetarian dish. If the municipal commissioner comes and asks for vegetarian food, then I will offer it to him. But the government should not tell us what we should eat and what we should not.""Such things should be stopped. This unfortunate decision (of meat ban) was taken on account of Independence Day," he Fadnavis over the issue, the AIMIM leader said had the Chief Minister directed the commissioner to withdraw the order, the matter would have ended there."They say we can eat (meat) but it will not be made available in the market. What is the government trying to gain by issuing such orders?" he pointed out that the meat ban was being implemented in view of Gokul Ashtami, he asked, "Is this festival being celebrated in some districts only? Hindus across the state are celebrating it. Had the government adopted a policy in this regard, then we would have respected it.""There are a few over-enthusiastic municipal commissioners who issued these orders to make the government happy... Muslims have only two festivals (Ramzan and Bakri Eid). Will the government shut the liquor shops on these two festivals of the Muslim community?" Jaleel from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the municipal corporations in Nagpur, Nashik, and Malegaon issued similar orders, leading to a controversy and raising issues related to personal parties have also criticised the move, while the BJP has argued that the policy of keeping abattoirs shut on Independence Day was first implemented in 1988 when NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was chief minister, and sought to know if the Opposition would question the veteran politician about Minister Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state government was not interested in regulating people's food choices and described the row over abattoir closures as an "unnecessary" controversy.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra
NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
AIMIM Leader Hosts 'Biryani Party' To Oppose Meat Ban In Maharashtra District
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel on Friday organised a "biryani party" at his residence here to mark his protest against the local civic body's order to keep the meat shops in the city shut on account of festivals. He also hit out at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking to know why he did not direct the municipal commissioner to withdraw the meat ban order. This year, Independence Day and Gokul Ashtami, a Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, are being celebrated on Friday. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation on Tuesday announced the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on two days - August 15 and 20. As per the order, slaughterhouses and meat shops were asked to remain closed on August 15 on the occasion of Gokul Ashtami. The same order was issued for August 20, which marks the beginning of 'Paryushan Parva', a key festival of the Jain community characterised by fasting and prayer. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Jaleel, a former MP, held a biryani party at his residence to express his opposition to the move. Talking to reporters, he said, "I have cooked chicken biryani along with a vegetarian dish. If the municipal commissioner comes and asks for vegetarian food, then I will offer it to him. But the government should not tell us what we should eat and what we should not." "Such things should be stopped. This unfortunate decision (of meat ban) was taken on account of Independence Day," he added. Targeting Fadnavis over the issue, the AIMIM leader said had the CM directed the commissioner to withdraw the order, the matter would have ended there. "They say we can eat (meat) but it will not be made available in the market. What is the government trying to gain by issuing such orders?" he asked. When pointed out that the meat ban was being implemented in view of Gokul Ashtami, he asked, "Is this festival being celebrated in some districts only? Hindus across the state are celebrating it. Had the government adopted a policy in this regard, then we would have respected it." "There are few over-enthusiastic municipal commissioners who issued these orders to make the government have only two festivals (Ramzan and Bakri Eid). Will the government shut the liquor shops on these two festivals of Muslim community?" Jaleel asked. Apart from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the municipal corporations in Nagpur, Nashik, Malegaon issued similar orders, leading to a controversy and raising issues related to personal freedom. Opposition parties have also criticised the move, while the BJP has argued that the policy of keeping abattoirs shut on Independence Day was first implemented in 1988 when NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was chief minister, and sought to know if the Opposition would question the veteran politician about it. CM Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state government was not interested in regulating people's food choices and described the row over abattoir closures as an "unnecessary" controversy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AIMIM leader organises 'biryani party' to oppose meat ban in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel on Friday organised a " biryani party " at his residence here to mark his protest against the local civic body's order to keep the meat shops in the city shut on account of festivals. Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips The 'Hindu-German conspiracy' that nearly shook the British Raj Engines of Independence: Why the heart of India's fighter jets must beat at home He also hit out at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking to know why he did not direct the municipal commissioner to withdraw the meat ban order. This year, Independence Day and Gokul Ashtami, a Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, are being celebrated on Friday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This new air conditioner cools down a room in just seconds News of the Discovery Undo The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation on Tuesday announced the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on two days - August 15 and 20. As per the order, slaughterhouses and meat shops were asked to remain closed on August 15 on the occasion of Gokul Ashtami. The same order was issued for August 20, which marks the beginning of 'Paryushan Parva', a key festival of the Jain community characterised by fasting and prayer. Live Events All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Jaleel, a former MP, held a biryani party at his residence to express his opposition to the move. Talking to reporters, he said, "I have cooked chicken biryani along with a vegetarian dish. If the municipal commissioner comes and asks for vegetarian food, then I will offer it to him. But the government should not tell us what we should eat and what we should not." "Such things should be stopped. This unfortunate decision (of meat ban) was taken on account of Independence Day," he added. Targeting Fadnavis over the issue, the AIMIM leader said had the CM directed the commissioner to withdraw the order, the matter would have ended there. "They say we can eat (meat) but it will not be made available in the market. What is the government trying to gain by issuing such orders?" he asked. When pointed out that the meat ban was being implemented in view of Gokul Ashtami, he asked, "Is this festival being celebrated in some districts only? Hindus across the state are celebrating it. Had the government adopted a policy in this regard, then we would have respected it." "There are few over-enthusiastic municipal commissioners who issued these orders to make the government have only two festivals (Ramzan and Bakri Eid). Will the government shut the liquor shops on these two festivals of Muslim community?" Jaleel asked. Apart from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the municipal corporations in Nagpur, Nashik, Malegaon issued similar orders, leading to a controversy and raising issues related to personal freedom. Opposition parties have also criticised the move, while the BJP has argued that the policy of keeping abattoirs shut on Independence Day was first implemented in 1988 when NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was chief minister, and sought to know if the Opposition would question the veteran politician about it. CM Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state government was not interested in regulating people's food choices and described the row over abattoir closures as an "unnecessary" controversy.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Sale, slaughter of meat banned in Bengaluru on August 16 for Janmashtami
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has announced a ban on animal slaughter and sale of meat in the city on August 16, marking the occasion of Krishna order regarding the ban was announced on Wednesday by the Joint Director (Animal Husbandry) of the BBMP."On the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, animal slaughter in slaughterhouses and sale of meat in shops is completely prohibited," said the Several municipalities in Maharashtra have also banned the sale of meat on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15 and 20 in view of festivals. While the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) in Maharashtra has issued an order banning the sale of meat on Independence Day, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation has also announced the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on two days - August 15 and 20 - in view of has triggered a political row in the state, with leaders from the Opposition NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) slamming it as an attack on people's food per the KDMC order, all slaughterhouses and shops of licenced butchers of goats, sheep, chickens and large animals must remain closed for 24 hours from midnight of August 14 till midnight of August civic body warned of action under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, if any animal is slaughtered or meat is sold during this per the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation's meat ban order, the closure was ordered on August 15 on Gokul Ashtami, a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, and August 20, which marks the beginning of 'Paryushan Parva'- a key festival of the Jain community characterised by fasting and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has criticised the order saying such measures were wrong, in a rare move, which saw him siding with opposition leaders on the issue."It is wrong to impose such a ban. In major cities, people of different castes and religions reside. If it is an emotional issue, then people accept it (ban) for a day. But, if you clamp such orders on Maharashtra Day, Independence Day, and Republic Day, then it is difficult," Pawar, who heads the NCP, which is a part of the Mahayuti government, told reporters.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Unconstitutional, violates rights': Owaisi slams Hyderabad meat ban on Independence Day; claims 99% of Telangana's people are non-vegetarian
NEW DELHI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for ordering the closure of meat shops and slaughterhouses on August 15, for Independence Day . Sharing a post on X, Owaisi said the directive was 'callous and unconstitutional,' questioning its link to Independence Day celebrations. 'Many municipal corporations across India seemed to have ordered that slaughterhouses and meat shops should be closed on 15th August. Unfortunately, @GHMCOnline has also made a similar order. This is callous and unconstitutional,' Owaisi posted on X. He argued that '99% of Telangana's people' consume meat and such bans infringe on 'people's right to liberty and religion.' 'What's the connection between eating meat and celebrating independence day? 99% of Telangana's people eat meat. These meat bans violate people's right to liberty, privacy, livelihood, culture, nutrition & religion,' he added. The meat ban orders have sparked a political row, with leaders across party lines condemning them as an attack on personal food choices. Owaisi noted that several municipal bodies across India had issued similar orders. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra has banned slaughter and meat sales on August 15, coinciding with Gokul Ashtami, and on August 20 for the Jain festival of Paryushan Parva, warning of strict action against violators. The Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) in Thane district has also directed meat shops to remain shut on Independence Day.
