Goa CM Parsekar says beef eaten by comunities part of cuisine, not to offend others

The Chief Minister of Goa Laxmikant Parsekar on Friday said that in Goa beef was eaten by certain communities because it was part of their cuisine without intending to offend other people. 

Parsekar, during an interview, said, "I don’t feel the people of a community eat or use beef to hurt sentiments of others. It is part of their cuisine or preparation and we also accept the fact," Indian Express reported. 

He also said that there can be no controversy created in Goa on the issue of beef consumption and that people in Goa are known to respect all kinds of religions. 

Parsekar's comments came after Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that if Muslims want to stay in India they must stop eating beef. He also commented on Dadri killing and said that both sides committed mistakes in Dadri.

Parsekar said, "This maybe a tiny state, but our speciality is that Hindus, Catholics and Muslims can live together in harmony and peace. We know the importance of respecting each others’ feelings. Therefore, such issues are never blown out of proportion as in other states, " the report stated.