Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Intervenes in August 15 Meat Ban Row, Says ‘Govt Not Interested In…’

'Not interested in knowing who eats what, have other issues': Fadnavis on meat shop closure controversy

The Chief Minister's statement came one day after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed displeasure over the civic bodies ordering the closure of meat shops and slaughterhouses on August 15, saying that such a ban was wrong and such types of restrictions are usually imposed considering faith-related sensitivities on occasions like Ashadhi Ekadashi, Mahashivratri and Mahavir Jayanti.

I-Day meat shop closures: Can Ajit Pawar continue his balancing act?

While the NCP leader continues to speak out against cow vigilantes and meat shop closures, the absence of impact on the ground is ringing louder

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis intervenes in August 15 meat ban row, says ‘govt not interested in…’

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation in Mumbai had announced the closure of slaughterhouses, outlets and shops selling meat within city limits on two days - August 15, 20.

Not good, says Deputy CM Pawar amid row over Maharashtra civic bodies banning meat sale on 15 August

Kalyan-Dombivli, Malegaon, Nagpur & Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal bodies have ordered closure of slaughterhouses in their jurisdiction on Independence Day.

No ban on meat sale on I-Day, says Maha CM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid raging controversy over the announcement by several civic bodies that slaughterhouses and meat shops within city limits would remain closed on August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day and Janmashtami, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday clarified that the state government has not banned the sale of meat. He told reporters that “The government resolution (GR) in this regard was issued in 1988. I…

NCP questions closure of meat shops on Aug 15 BJP says ban as per 1988 order

Mumbai, Aug 13 (PTI) At least five civic bodies in Maharashtra have ordered meat shops to remain shut on