is yet to float a new tender for procurement: official. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. The calf slaughter was committed in front of a huge crowd in Kannur on Saturday during the 'Beef Fest' held by the Left and Congress in Kerala to protest against the Centre's ban. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has questioned the silence of secular parties over Kerala's beef festivals in protest against the Centre's decision banning the sale of cattle for slaughter from open markets. 'Beef Fests' were held in various parts of Kerala on Saturday to protest the Centre's decision of banning sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, even as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said he would approach the prime minister in this matter. he said.Heading the protest, DYFI's B Biju said, "This is a token protest against the ban of beef in Maharashtra and a warning for anyone who would want to implement the same in Kerala. “We have written a complaint to the Connaught Place police station, besides urging senior police officers to take action against the protesters and seeking security to protect Kerala House from groups with vested interests,” said Mr. Mehta, adding that the State mission house should not be turned into a “protest venue”. Kerala [India], May 27, (ANI): Students' Federation of India (SFI) on Saturday staged a protest in Kerala against ban on the sales of cattle for slaughter by eating beef outside University College, Trivandrum. The police, however, said nobody entered the premises and it was a peaceful protest. But people with “vested interests” objected to the food And when both these elements combine in a foodgasmic way, it's super fun! On Saturday, Kerala witnessed a number of beef festivals across the state conducted by different political organisations that were protesting against the central government's new rules. That is because eating beef is part of the culinary habit for many in Kerala and the act by Youth Congress workers, at least in Kerala, will be seen as a protest against what is seen as Hindutva agenda – to impose some kind of a uniform civil 'diet' code. It is part of Kerala's culture. Academy Director B Sandhya, ADGP, however, said the decision was taken to provide healthy food to police trainees, and that there were no political or social connotations. The protests were carried out despite Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s assurance that he would approach the Prime Minister in this matter. Another thing Kerala is known for is its love for protests and strikes. Resident Commissioner Vishwas Mehta, in his complaint, wrote that several people who allegedly belonged to the ‘Bharatiya Gauraksha Kranti’ barged into the building and created ruckus. Beef merchants in Kerala on Monday revived their protest against checks and attacks on vehicles carrying cattle from other states. A dispute broke out when some raised objection after parotta and beef found place in the menu and some who stood for the freedom of food. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Kerala on Saturday witnessed “beef fests” in various parts of the state to protest the central government’s decision on banning sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter. Though a supporter of Muslim League, he said he didn't mind backing a cause. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Beef cooked in the open and Hindus and Muslims sitting together for a meal - this was how a section of people in Kerala protested today against the recent ban on the meat in Maharashtra.Beef in Kerala means both cows and buffaloes and its consumption has no religious overtones. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. Kerala beef dish removed from Indian consulate's food festival in Germany following VHP protest. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print. However, some right-wing Hindu organisations raised objections over the menu, saying that serving beef was a "direct attack on Indian culture" and threatened to create a ruckus during the festival. After the Centre announced strict rules prohibiting sale of animals for slaughter or religious The latest such scenario is the unified beef-eating protest organised by Hindus and Muslims together on the steps of Kerala's state secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala sees 'beef fests' in protest against ban on sale of cattle for slaughter ‘Ban on cattle slaughter should not lead to conflict’ Uncertainty looms over livestock sector As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. Amid all this, senior Kerala BJP leader K Surendran, who has an active presence on social media platforms, made a Facebook post from his official page speaking against the beef fests organised in Kerala. Printable version | Dec 12, 2020 5:51:34 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/kerala-house-files-complaint-over-beef-protest/article18712225.ece, Scheme has been restructured to give 10 pads but is stuck as Delhi govt. "A state panchayat law lays clear guidelines for slaughterhouses - that an animal can't be slaughtered unless it is over 10 years old, or has been made unfit for work or breeding due to injury or deformity. Singh. Are IT project managers facing an existential crisis? Kerala and beef are inseparable, and the two seem to land controversy every few often. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. If the contents are found to be true and if there’s criminal activity involved, action will be taken,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) B.K. Beef fests held to protest ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in Kerala. In protest, beef fests were organised in Kerala and controversies followed. Kerala beef ban: Police today booked some Youth Congress activists who allegedly publicly butchered a calf to protest the Centre's ban on sale of catt Kerala beef curry dropped from Indian consulate’s food fest in Germany after VHP protests Facebook/Plato Pathrose news Controversy Tuesday, September 03, 2019 - 14:49 Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. In Kochi, Kadakampally Surendran participated in a 'beef fest', where bread and beef curry was served, even as Youth Congress activists took out a protest march in the city. The Kerala Samajam Frankfurt, which was taking part in the food fest, chose to put beef curry and parotta -- a delicacy in Kerala, on the menu. "We will eat beef to show our protest against the central government. Any ban our food will not be acceptable. 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To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com. Follow our special coverage of Coronavirus pandemic in India and get news updates from around the world. "I am a Hindu. "I feel there is a lot of talk in the country to respect each others feelings and several organisations demand this in the name of secularism. The local unit of the Congress party distributed beef curry outside the Mukkam police station in Kozhikode on Tuesday to protest the removal of beef dishes from the Kerala Police Academy menu. Here is a tried-and-tested quick recipe of yummy Kerala beef curry. Youth Congress members during a beef festival in front of the BJP office in Ernakulam in Kochi on Saturday. The Kerala Samajam in Germany raised protests on this issue. To no avail. Kerala: Beef fests organised to protest against Centre's ban on cattle sale for slaughter Activists of the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF, opposition Congress-headed UDF and their youth wings took out marches and organised these fests across the state, where beef is widely consumed. The protest in Thiruvananthapuram against the Maharatshtra beef ban. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. JOIN THE DISCUSSION. See Videos, Mamata Banerjee Party Fumes As Centre Pulls Officers Over JP Nadda Attack, Dalit Man Beaten To Death In Madhya Pradesh, Allegedly For Touching Food, Solar Eclipse 2020: Date, Time, Place Of Last Surya Grahan Of The Year, India Being Tested, Will Meet Challenge: S Jaishankar On Ladakh Standoff, On Rajinikanth's Birthday, Wishes Pour In From Chiranjeevi And Others, 100 People May Be Vaccinated Per Session: Centre's New SOP On Covid, One Civilian Killed, Two Wounded In Kabul Rocket Attack, This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics. Not only do some Hindus here eat beef, going by sales figures, it is also the most-favoured meat in the state.The annual sale of beef is estimated at 2.3 lakh metric tonnes against the corresponding figure for poultry -- 1.51 lakh metric tonnes. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. Kerala House has written to the Delhi Police complaining about the protest staged by a group of self-proclaimed ‘gau rakshaks’ outside the premises on Thursday night. This time for a 'beef festival' outside a police station in Kozhikode. An overzealous Youth Congress worker in Kerala slaughtered a calf in the open — “no, no, not a young cow, it was a young ox,” flustered explanations followed to calm down an apoplectic North India. Beef festivals were held across Kerala on Saturday to protest against the Union government’s ban on the sale of all kinds of cattle for slaughter at … True to its name: On drugs regulator and COVID-19 vaccines. A Malayali cultural organisation staged a silent protest in Frankfurt after being told to remove beef from their menu at the Indien Fest. A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. The Kerala Samajam group had prepared the items on their menu, which included beef curry. ‘Beef Fests’ were held in various parts of Kerala on Saturday to protest the Centre's decision even as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said he would approach the Prime Minister in this matter. On Thursday, the protesters allegedly distributed milk outside Kerala House to express their anger over the beef festival that was recently organised in the southern state. I should be given the freedom to eat whatever I want, even when I am eating this," said Ajith P from Kannur, who was at the protest of DYFI, the state CPM's youth wing, at Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.Sharing the dish with him was Ajeeth Muhammad. 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This was in protest of the Kerala Police Academy’s decision to drop beef dishes from its canteen menu. Facebook. How can we be stopped from eating something we want to?" “We have received the complaint and are verifying it. Beef cooked in the open and Hindus and Muslims sitting together for a meal - this was how a section of people in Kerala protested today against the recent ban on the meat in Maharashtra. "None of us here have issues with beef consumption. The explanation of Keala Samajam Frankfurt is as follows…. A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Protesters came out on the streets of Delhi against a beef festival in faraway Kerala. Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. 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