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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Maharashtra government not interested in regulating people's food choices: CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government was not interested in regulating people's food choices, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) and described as 'unnecessary' the raging controversy over closure of abattoirs and meat shops in some cities on Independence Day. He feigned ignorance about the existence of a 37-year-old government resolution (GR) allowing closure of abattoirs on certain days, including Independence Day, and noted municipal corporations take such decisions on their own. Some civic bodies in Maharashtra have ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and shops selling meat on August 15, triggering a controversy. 'The state government is not interested in (knowing) who eats what. We have many other issues to address,' Mr. Fadnavis told reporters here. 'Some people even went ahead and called vegetarians people as impotent. This nonsense should stop at once,' he said. When asked about some municipal corporations ordering closure of abattoir on August 15, the CM, 'The state never took such a decision. A government resolution (GR) was issued in August 1988. Municipal corporations take such decisions (ordering closure of slaughterhouses) on their own. Even I was not aware of such a GR existing for such a long period.' 'I also learned about it (GR) through the media. Similar decisions were taken when (Shiv Sena UBT leader) Uddhav Thackeray was chief minister of Maharashtra (November 2019-June 22),' he opined. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) expressed displeasure over some civic bodies ordering the closure of slaughterhouses and shops selling meat on August 15, saying it was wrong to impose such a ban. Such types of restrictions are generally imposed considering faith-related sensitivities on occasions like Ashadhi Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, Mahavir Jayanti, Mr. Pawar said. '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,' Mr. Pawar told reporters. Civic bodies of Kalyan Dombivali in Thane district near Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur have issued orders directing the closure of meat shops on August 15. There are reports that the Malegaon Municipal Corporation in Nashik district, too, has issued such an order. Nagpur Municipal Corporation announces closure of slaughterhouse The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) joined the list of civic bodies in Maharashtra to announce the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on August 15 in view of festivals. A few civic bodies in the state have earlier ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and shops selling meat on August 15, kicking up a political row. Independence Day and Gokul Ashtami, a Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, are being celebrated on the same day (August 15) this year. A statement issued by the Nagpur civic body said that on the occasion of Independence Day and Shri Krishna Jayanti (Janmashtami) on Friday (August 15, 2025) all slaughterhouses and meat shops in the city will remain shut. NMC Deputy Commissioner of the Solid Waste Management Department Rajesh Bhagat issued the order on August 12. The order also states that if anyone violates the order, action will be taken against them by the flying squad of the municipal corporation. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation has earlier announced the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within the city limits on two days - August 15 and 20 - in view of festivals. It stated the closure was ordered on August 15 on the occasion of Gokul Ashtami, and August 20, which marks the beginning of 'Paryushan Parva' - a key festival of the Jain community characterised by fasting and prayers. The Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC) in Thane district near Mumbai has also directed the closure of meat shops on August 15. There are reports that the Malegaon Municipal Corporation in Nashik district has issued a similar order. Opposition parties in the state have slammed the BJP-led state government over the orders by the civic bodies. NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad has questioned such a ban. 'This is too much. Who are you to decide what people will eat and when?' he had said on X. He also announced that he would host a mutton party that day. Mr. Pawar has also expressed his displeasure over some civic bodies ordering the closure of slaughterhouses and shops.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maharashtra government not interested in regulating people's food choices: Fadnavis
The Maharashtra government was not interested in regulating people's food choices, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday and described as 'unnecessary' the raging controversy over closure of abattoirs and meat shops in some cities on Independence Day. He feigned ignorance about the existence of a 37-year-old government resolution (GR) allowing closure of abattoirs on certain days, including Independence Day, and noted municipal corporations take such decisions on their own. Some civic bodies in Maharashtra have ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and shops selling meat on August 15, triggering a controversy. 'The state government is not interested in (knowing) who eats what. We have many other issues to address,' Fadnavis told reporters here. 'Some people even went ahead and called vegetarian people as impotent. This nonsense should stop at once,' he said. Asked about some municipal corporations ordering closure of abattoir on August 15, the CM, 'The state never took such a decision. A government resolution (GR) was issued in August 1988. Municipal corporations take such decisions (ordering closure of slaughterhouses) on their own. Even I was not aware of such a GR existing for such a long period.' 'I also learned about it (GR) through the media. Similar decisions were taken when (Shiv Sena UBT leader) Uddhav Thackeray was chief minister of Maharashtra (November 2019-June 22),' he opined. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday expressed displeasure over some civic bodies ordering the closure of slaughterhouses and shops selling meat on August 15, saying it was wrong to impose such a ban. Such types of restrictions are generally imposed considering faith-related sensitivities on occasions like Ashadhi Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, Mahavir Jayanti, Pawar said. '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 told reporters. Civic bodies of Kalyan Dombivali in Thane district near Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur have issued orders directing the closure of meat shops on August 15. There are reports that the Malegaon Municipal Corporation in Nashik district, too, has issued such an order.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Somaiya seeks action against accused in Malegaon birth certificate scam
Nashik: Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya called for action against all 1,044 beneficiaries who allegedly obtained birth certificates from the Malegaon Municipal Corporation by submitting fake orders in the name of the tehsildar. Four separate cases were registered in connection with the birth certificate scam. Officials suspect that in three cases filed at the Malegaon Chawani police station, the tehsildar's orders were secured through counterfeit documents, resulting in delayed issuance of birth certificates. "Over 50 people are accused in these cases, with most suspects currently in custody. In the case registered at the Malegaon Killa police station, it is alleged that 1,044 birth certificates were fraudulently obtained from the municipal corporation using bogus orders attributed to the tehsildar. Action should be taken against each person who has benefited from it," said Somaiya, who was on a day's visit to Malegaon. Somaiya alleged more than 4,000 residents of Malegaon acquired fake birth certificates through the procedure for issuing delayed birth certificates and claimed that they were aimed at the rehabilitation of Bangladeshi infiltrators and the Rohingyas. During his visit to Malegaon, he first met with Malegaon commissioner Ravindra Jadhav and then visited Malegaon Killa police station, where he met additional superintendent of police Tegbir Singh Sandhu. The minority defence committee, however, strongly objected to Somaiya's repeated visits to Malegaon. Former MLA Asif Shaikh and Mustaqueem Dignity of the Samajwadi Party, who were present at the municipal corporation premises during Somaiya's visit, questioned why the administration was giving undue attention to Somaiya despite the lack of evidence to support his allegations and him not holding any govt office. "We will be carrying out a sit-in protest on July 14 in front of the additional collector's office to contest Somaiya's role in tarnishing Malegaon's reputation and his support from the administration," said Dignity.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Malegaon Civic Polls: No change in wards, corporators count from 2017 local body elections
Nashik: Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) has started the process of ward delimitation. MMC officials said the ward count and number of corporators would be the same as in 2017 civic polls, but there may be some changes in ward boundaries. The process will be completed as per the schedule. There were 21 wards and 84 corporators during the 2017 civic polls in Malegaon. Now, the number of wards and corporators will remain the same, but there may be some changes in the boundaries of some wards. The ward delimitation process includes census data review, site inspections, Google map-based mapping of wards, on-site boundary verification, draft approval by the committee, submission to the state election commission, draft publication, seeking suggestions and objections, hearing on objections, finalisation and submission to the state election commission, and final notification by the commissioner. The previous five-year term of Malegaon Municipal Corporation ended on June 14, 2022. During the last civic polls held in May 2017, Congress emerged as the single largest party by winning 28 seats and came to power jointly with Shiv Sena, which won 13 seats. NCP-Janata Dal (secular) jointly contested the election and won 26 seats. BJP and AIMIM won 9 and 7 seats, respectively. In Jan this year, all 28 Congress corporators, including mayor Tahira Sheikh, quit the party and joined NCP.
