Meat Ban In Mumbai

Maharashtra State Election Commission filed a complaint against Congress leader Milind Deora for violating the Model Code of Conduct after the Mumbai South candidate claimed the Shiv Sena insulted the Jains by cooking meat during Paryushana festival in 2015

Joining the controversy over a recent ban on sale of meat in Mumbai, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that her government will never interfere in people's choice of food.

Citizens in Mumbai can continue to buy and consume meat when they want, without any restrictions. Endorsing a Bombay High Court order today, the Supreme Court said: "These are not issues forced down the throat of anyone. A Spirit of tolerance has to be inculcated."

A one-day ban on the sale of meat has been announced in Bengaluru amid a controversy over similar restrictions in Mumbai and five states.

On Thursday, meat will be available in Mumbai, the High Court ruled today, putting on hold a ban that has sparked a political controversy and much debate on social media.

An all-party meet organised in the Mumbai suburb of Mira-Bhayander by a Shiv Sena lawmaker to discuss the meat ban saw members of the BJP protest outside the venue, alleging that the sole aim of the meet was to target their party.

Haryana has become the fifth BJP-ruled state in the country to enforce a meat ban that has generated much controversy.

After much debate and controversy, the meat ban in Mumbai has been cut short to just one more day. The decision by the city's civic body came as the Bombay High Court today described the ban as regressive.

Chhattisgarh has become the fourth state to enforce a meat ban that has fueled outrage in Mumbai and parts of Rajasthan.

The meat ban and the hypocrisy around it is a result of a long-standing feud between the Gujaratis and Shiv Sena, which has exacerbated with the BJP gaining an upper hand in the state assembly in last year's state election.

Hearing arguments on a controversial meat ban in Mumbai, a court today questioned the Maharashtra government: "When you are talking of Ahimsa, how come fish, sea food and eggs are not banned?"

Following the lead of BJP-ruled Maharashtra, the BJP government of Rajasthan -- which has the largest population of Jains after Maharashtra -- has declared a ban on meat for three days. Slaughter and sale of meat has been banned for four days in Mumbai on account of a Jain festival of forgiveness - Paryushan.

Meat shops were open on the first of a controversial four-day ban that the ruling BJP is insisting on enforcing, putting it in another direct confrontation with ally Shiv Sena, which has vowed to scuttle the ban. Mutton traders in the city have gone to court against the order.

Mr Kapoor, 63, tweeted in typically outspoken, somewhat provocative fashion: Jaago India Jaago. Stop all this in the name of religion. All taking the nation for a ride. Kabhi Radhe baby Kabhi meat ban! Kya ho raha hai?. He is the latest celebrity to join the chorus of protests against the week-long ban on meat in Mumbai to coincide with a Jain fest...

Amid a controversy over a four-day meat ban in Mumbai for a festival, the Shiv Sena today declared that it would not allow any such restriction.

Maharashtra State Election Commission filed a complaint against Congress leader Milind Deora for violating the Model Code of Conduct after the Mumbai South candidate claimed the Shiv Sena insulted the Jains by cooking meat during Paryushana festival in 2015

Joining the controversy over a recent ban on sale of meat in Mumbai, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that her government will never interfere in people's choice of food.

Citizens in Mumbai can continue to buy and consume meat when they want, without any restrictions. Endorsing a Bombay High Court order today, the Supreme Court said: "These are not issues forced down the throat of anyone. A Spirit of tolerance has to be inculcated."

A one-day ban on the sale of meat has been announced in Bengaluru amid a controversy over similar restrictions in Mumbai and five states.

On Thursday, meat will be available in Mumbai, the High Court ruled today, putting on hold a ban that has sparked a political controversy and much debate on social media.

An all-party meet organised in the Mumbai suburb of Mira-Bhayander by a Shiv Sena lawmaker to discuss the meat ban saw members of the BJP protest outside the venue, alleging that the sole aim of the meet was to target their party.

Haryana has become the fifth BJP-ruled state in the country to enforce a meat ban that has generated much controversy.

After much debate and controversy, the meat ban in Mumbai has been cut short to just one more day. The decision by the city's civic body came as the Bombay High Court today described the ban as regressive.

Chhattisgarh has become the fourth state to enforce a meat ban that has fueled outrage in Mumbai and parts of Rajasthan.

The meat ban and the hypocrisy around it is a result of a long-standing feud between the Gujaratis and Shiv Sena, which has exacerbated with the BJP gaining an upper hand in the state assembly in last year's state election.

Hearing arguments on a controversial meat ban in Mumbai, a court today questioned the Maharashtra government: "When you are talking of Ahimsa, how come fish, sea food and eggs are not banned?"

Following the lead of BJP-ruled Maharashtra, the BJP government of Rajasthan -- which has the largest population of Jains after Maharashtra -- has declared a ban on meat for three days. Slaughter and sale of meat has been banned for four days in Mumbai on account of a Jain festival of forgiveness - Paryushan.

Meat shops were open on the first of a controversial four-day ban that the ruling BJP is insisting on enforcing, putting it in another direct confrontation with ally Shiv Sena, which has vowed to scuttle the ban. Mutton traders in the city have gone to court against the order.

Mr Kapoor, 63, tweeted in typically outspoken, somewhat provocative fashion: Jaago India Jaago. Stop all this in the name of religion. All taking the nation for a ride. Kabhi Radhe baby Kabhi meat ban! Kya ho raha hai?. He is the latest celebrity to join the chorus of protests against the week-long ban on meat in Mumbai to coincide with a Jain fest...

Amid a controversy over a four-day meat ban in Mumbai for a festival, the Shiv Sena today declared that it would not allow any such restriction.