Stir against beef ban by ally leaves BJP red-faced
MUMBAI: The RPI (A) led by Ramdas Athawale caused the BJP-led Mahayuti (grand alliance) some embarrassment after it announced a statewide agitation against the Maharashtra government's beef ban.
The RPI (A) is one of the partners of the alliance, which is now governing the state. "If hens or goats can be slaughtered, then why not cow progeny," said Athawale, adding, "The ban will hurt farmers irrespective of their religion."
The party's agitation will conclude on May 19. "Beef ban in Maharashtra has done a great disservice to farmers, Hindu and Muslim butchers. About 25 lakh people will lose their livelihood due to the ban. We have no objection to cow slaughter, but it's not correct to outlaw killing of cow progeny. If the government does not comply with our demand, we will intensify our agitation," said RPI (A) chief Ramdas Athawale. "A bull's hide is used in making footwear.
Kolhapuri chappals are famous even in abroad. The government should rethink its decision to ban slaughter of cow progeny," said RPI chief.
Stir against beef ban by ally leaves BJP red-faced - The Times of India
Instead of whinging about BEEF BAN how about Aaptards ask Kejriwal to lift the ban on Cow slaughter in Delhi? There is hardly anyone in the opposition to stop them from doing it.