BJP MP Supports Meat Ban On Navratra, Says Whole Country Should Follow

"I welcome the decision which was taken by South MCD. I want all three municipal corporations to implement this. Also, I want Delhi-NCR and the whole country to implement this," Parvesh Singh Verma said

BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma extended support to the controversial ban on meat during Navratras announced by two Delhi mayors, and said the ban should be extended across the country. "I request Muslims that don't come into any controversies," he told reporters.

"I welcome the decision which was taken by South MCD. I want all three municipal corporations to implement this. Also, I want Delhi-NCR and the whole country to implement this," he told reporters today.

Exhorting everyone to follow the decision, he said, "Our culture says that we have to respect every religion... Modi government schemes are for every religion".

The sale of meat was barred during 9-day Navratra festival by Mayors of South and East Delhi yesterday. While no official order was issued, South Delhi Mayor Mukesh Suryan wrote to South Delhi Municipal Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti saying there was no need to open meat shops as 'most people' don't consume non-veg food in this period.