Show commitment to communal harmony by not resorting to animal sacrifice on Eid day, says VHP
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged for a commitment to communal harmony by refraining from animal sacrifice during Eid. Sharan Pumpwell emphasized the importance of mutual respect and cooperation among communities. He also highlighted ongoing issues with illegal cattle slaughter and called for government action to enforce existing laws.
- ▪VHP's Sharan Pumpwell called for no animal sacrifice during Eid to promote communal harmony.
- ▪He praised local police for their efforts in curbing illegal activities related to cattle theft and slaughter.
- ▪Pumpwell noted that illegal abattoirs are still operating in certain areas despite police actions.
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The commitment to communal harmony can be better displayed by not resorting to sacrifice of cattle or any other animal as ‘Qurbani’ on the day of Eid on May 28, said Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s South Karnataka saha karyadarshi Sharan Pumpwell in Mangaluru on Tuesday.Talking to reporters, Mr. Pumpwell said calling Hindus for Iftar and offering them ‘samosa’ and fruits during Ramadan has been projected as a sign of communal harmony. Mr. Pumpwell said that Muslim religious leaders should ensure no animal sacrifice during Eid this year.He lauded the Mangaluru City and the Dakshina Kannada district police for curbing consumption and sale of drugs, illegal extraction and transportation of sand and theft and slaughter of cattle.
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