Now Chhattisgarh bans meat sale during Jain, Ganesh festivals

Now Chhattisgarh bans meat sale during Jain, Ganesh festivals

PTIUpdated: Friday, May 31, 2019, 10:35 PM IST
article-image

Raipur: Amid the raging row over meat sale ban in Mumbai and some parts of Maharashtra and Rajasthan during ‘Paryushan’ festival of Jain community, the Chhattisgarh government has also ordered suspension of sale of meat during the eight-day long fasting period and ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ festival. “Like every year, the Urban Administration Department has issued directives to civic bodies to keep all the slaughter houses and meat shops closed from September 10 to 17 for the Jain ‘Paryushan’ Parv and Ganesh Chaturthi,” Deputy Secretary, Urban Administration, Jitendra Shukla told PTI. Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 17.

All the meat shops and slaughter houses will remain closed during the said time period, Shukla said. Action will be taken against those found violating the order and civil body officials ailing to enforce the order, he said. A Raipur Municipal Corporation official said that all zone, health officers and police stations have been instructed to take necessary steps in this direction.

One-day ban has been imposed on the sale of non-vegetarian items during Jain festival ‘Samvatsari’ on September 17 in the jurisdiction of Ludhiana Police Commissionerate. Ludhiana Police Commissioner Paramraj Singh Umranangal today imposed a ban on the sale of non-vegetarian items on the Jain festival and the order has been promulgated under section 144 of the CrPC, an official spokesman said. The orders stated that the ban was imposed as the sale of such items on the occasion may hurt religious sentiments of the people, particularly of the Jain community. The ban would be applicable at various places, including hotels, meat shops and places serving non-vegetarian food, for a day.
The state government has been imposing ban on sale of meat during ‘Paryushan’ since 2011. Notably, there has been a row over such a directive in Mumbai where ruling BJP’s ally Shiv Sena and opposition MNS hit the streets to protest. The Rajasthan government had also ordered ban on sale of meat and fish on September 17 (Paryushan), 18 (‘Sanvatsari’ – another Jain festival) and 27 (‘Anant Chaturdashi’).

While the ruling BJP in Maharashtra has defended the ban imposed by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), the Sena as well as opposition MNS and Congress and the NCP have vehemently opposed it, alleging that the move was aimed at polarising voters and appease a section of society before the crucial MCGM polls in early 2017.

A similar ban has also been imposed by Mira-Bhayander and Navi Mumbai municipal corporations in Mumbai’s adjoining Thane district. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray had earlier said his party would ensure that there was no ban on sale of meat.

RECENT STORIES

'During Congress Rule, Even Tea Vendor Could Contest', Says Pawan Khera After FM Sitharaman Opts Out...

'During Congress Rule, Even Tea Vendor Could Contest', Says Pawan Khera After FM Sitharaman Opts Out...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: About 80,000 Leaders, Workers From Different Parties Join BJP Ahead Of...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: About 80,000 Leaders, Workers From Different Parties Join BJP Ahead Of...

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Declines BJP Ticket, Says 'Don't Have...

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Declines BJP Ticket, Says 'Don't Have...

Gujarat News: Over 40 Devotees Trapped in Gushing Gomti River During Pilgrimage in Dwarka

Gujarat News: Over 40 Devotees Trapped in Gushing Gomti River During Pilgrimage in Dwarka

Noida Man Slits Girlfriend's Throat After Altercation; Later Tries To Kill Himself

Noida Man Slits Girlfriend's Throat After Altercation; Later Tries To Kill Himself