Bhairav Sena workers staged a protest in Dehradun Municipal Corporation and raised the demand of closing meat shops during Navratri. Bhairav Sena activists say that opening of meat shops during Navratri hurts religious beliefs.
Bhairav Sena workers said that closing meat shops during Navratri will bring blessings of Goddess Durga. He said that opening of meat shops during Navratri forces people to eat meat. This is contrary to the worship of Mother Durga.
Bhairav Sena workers said that if the Municipal Corporation did not accept their demands, they would agitate. He said that they will protest in front of meat shops.
The Municipal Corporation has assured to consider the demand of Bhairav Sena. Municipal corporation officials said they would take a decision on the matter soon.
Two opinions regarding the demand to close meat shops during Navratri
There are two opinions regarding the demand of closing meat shops during Navratri. Some people support this demand, while some people oppose it.
People supporting the demand say that Navratri is an important festival of Hindus. Eating meat during this period is not compatible with Hindu religion. Therefore, it is advisable to close meat shops.
Those opposing the demand say eating meat is a personal choice. No one can be forced to eat or not eat meat. Therefore, closing meat shops is wrong.
There is a controversy regarding the demand to close meat shops during Navratri. No decision has been taken yet in this matter. It remains to be seen what decision the Municipal Corporation takes on this demand.