New Delhi, 22 September (IANS) senior Congress leader Udit Raj on Monday criticized the call for banning the sale of non-vegetarian food and closing meat shops, calling such sanctions “unconstitutional” and claiming that no rights can implement them to citizens.
Speaking to IANS, Raj said that many Hindus continue to consume non-vegetarian food during Navratri and highlight the practices within Hinduism where Prasad involves animal sacrifices.
He also said to underline the example of Goddess Kali that traditions differ in communities.
During Navratri, some states and regions, including parts of some areas of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, restrict or restrict non-vegetarian food sales, either through government instructions or local municipal orders.
These karbas are often applied to respect religious sentiments, as many devotees inspect a vegetarian or ‘Satvik’ diet during the nine -day festival.
Reacting to these measures, Raj described him as a “attack on the Constitution” and insisted that dietary practices are individual and cannot be regulated by “political dictats”.
“Article 19 of the Constitution gives completely freedom to citizens. You cannot eat anyone whether they should eat or not.
He further emphasized that animal sacrifice remains a part of many Hindu traditions.
“Even among Hindus, there are practices like this. Goddess Kali drank blood, and the sacrifice of animals is offered during Durga Puja. Many gods get animal sacrifices, and Hindus worship them.
Raj reiterated that India works under the Constitution, not under personal interpretations of faith.
He said, “India is an independent country where no one can force or force anyone to follow a certain perception. The country will work according to the Constitution and not on their statements,” he said.
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