-By Anandi Darpel
On the basis of excess hype given in social and other digital media, the Meat Ban must be highlighted. The Jain community is performing an important role as this ban is exercised during their fasting period.
Several questions struck minds as to, “Are Hindus receiving a reasonable side” and “Why did the Jains suddenly receive such importance?” It’s a non-agreed fact that meat must be banned all over in Mumbai just because Jains don’t find it feasible. There are several protests happening regarding this issue. This case has reached the higher authorities concerned such as Bombay High Court and BMC.
It’s accepted that every religion has their own code of conduct and their own set of rules. But that does not mean that there must be a ban at such a level. Still negotiations are taking place as to whether there must be a complete ban or not. No offence against the Jain community, but they are right on their part too.
The proposal for a ban on temporary basis is right, as it would be fair on the side of Jains too. Hindus can wait till the ban is removed.
As a mark of respect to the Jain community, a temporary meat ban has been exercised. This will be surely in favor of the Jain community.
There has been immense politics that’s happening on this issue. The BJP and Shiv Sena are also involved in this case. The Shiv Sena president opposed to this ban and was of the opinion that he would ensure that they would have no such law in future. But later due to opposition from the Congress, this ban was made on temporary basis.
Such civic issues are highly addressed by the media. This is not an issue of magnitude and value as it’s just a 4-day ban. The decision is taken in such a way that neither the Jains nor the Hindus would suffer in any way possible.
Certain factors that come out through this decision would be:
- No bias towards any religion, caste or creed
- Justification provided as to why there was a ban
- Involvement of politicians and higher authorities made this most talked about controversy
- One sidedness towards any community or religious body not preferred.
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