Bengaluru: Hindutva right-wing organisation Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has called for a halal-free Deepawali here on Tuesday.
Speaking to reporters, committee state spokesperson Mohan Gowda said that other states such as Maharashtra, and Goa have started ‘Halal Muqt Deepawali Abhiyaan’ (Halal free Diwali Campaign). “We have also launched a similar campaign in Karnataka urging Hindus to boycott halal-certified meat,” he said.
Gowda mentioned fast food outlets such as KFC, Mc Donalds and Pizza Hut serve halal-certified food. “Why are Hindus forced to eat halal food? It is against our shastras and culture,” Gowda said.
Gowda further asked managers of the fast food chains to make available non-halal food for Hindus. “We need a separate outlet for Hindus. The managers should make ensure to mention non-halal food in the menu cards.”
Gowda warned that if the conditions are not met within one week, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti will not hesitate to start a nationwide protest.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka police department is taking no chances with the development and considering the sensitivity of the issue tight vigilance has been arranged across the state to maintain a law and order situation.
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