MLA Fajur Rahim cries foul over beef ban
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 28 2017:
Maintaining
that India is a secular
country inhabited by different
communities, MLA of
Wabagai AC Md Fajur Rahim
contended that the BJP-led
NDA Government at the Centre
banning cow slaughter and
beef consumption in the States
is an insult to Muslim minority
and tribal people.
Addressing media persons
at Congress Bhavan here today,
MLA Fajur Rahim
alleged that NDA Government
at the Centre is playing
the role of a dictator by imposing
a ban on cow
slaughter and beef consumption.
He pointed out that there
are certain foods forbidden
for Muslims to consume but
other communities do savour
them.
However, a particular
community should not speak
or act against other communities
regarding what to eat and
what to forbid, he said.
The MLA also alleged that
NDA Government has undermined
Muslims in the country
by banning cow slaughter and
beef consumption ahead of
Ramadan.
He asked Muslims and
tribal leaders of BJP whether
they agree with the ban or
not.
Saying that Congress party
will fight against the ban as it
undermines minority communities,
he called upon the
people to root out BJP from
the State for indulging in such
divisive policies.
Corporator Maibon
Phaomei who was present at
the press meet called upon the
tribal people of the State to
collectively fight against the
unwarranted ban.
He alleged that by banning
cow slaughter and beef consumption
in the States, BJP
has once again proved that it
is a communal party.