The ban on sale of meat during 'Paryushan' has been in force since 1964, when the BMC passed a resolution directing a two-day prohibition on sale of meat in response to the demands by Jains, a powerful community which holds key stakes in business and industry in Mumbai.
In response to the meat ban imposed in Mumbai between September 11-18 due to the Jain fasting period of 'Paryushan', the MNS marked the first of such meat ban days by selling meat at Agar Bazaar in Dadar, Mumbai.
On the pavement along SK Bole Marg, MNS workers stood among heavy police presence and sold chicken and fish. MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande said, "If the authorities dare, the can take an action against us. The ban is ridiculous, unjustified and is against our fundamental right. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will take action if we are wrong. Until then, we will sell whatever we want. The Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation has no right to take action. This is the BMC's ambit. We will sell whatever people want."
The party workers shouted slogans. Within 40 minutes of the protest commencing, Deshpande along with four or five other leaders was taken away by a police van. Both the meat selling stalls set by the party were shut down.
The Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) had earlier banned the sale of meat for eight days during the fasting period of the Jains this month. The decision was taken through a resolution passed by the general body of the corporation on Friday to ban the sale of meat and closure of abattoirs during 'Paryushan' - fasting observed by the Jain community - from September 11-18.
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The ban on sale of meat during 'Paryushan' has been in force since 1964, when the BMC passed a resolution directing a two-day prohibition on sale of meat in response to the demands by Jains, a powerful community which holds key stakes in business and industry in Mumbai.
In 2004, the Congress-NCP government passed another resolution endorsing the two-day ban. Since then, the ban has been extended to four days across Mumbai every September.
With agency inputs.
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