Key Points
Congress MP pushes for liquor ban during Navratri
Eid and Navratri coincide this year
Masood supports meat ban for communal harmony
Opposition prepares to challenge Waqf Bill
"Everybody is demanding a ban on meat shops during Navratri. Why is no one asking for a ban on liquor shops? Why is there no outpouring on the free flow of liquor during Navratri? Will this not spoil the purity and sanctity of the festival?" Saharanpur MP said in a special interaction with IANS.
The Congress Parliamentarian said that peaceful celebration supersedes everything, and it is incumbent upon all communities to maintain decorum during festivities and also make certain sacrifices, be it Eid or Navratri.
Notably, Eid-ul-Fitr and Navratri are coinciding on the same day this year. Both festivals are set to fall on Monday, with little possibility of change in the Eid schedule on account of moon sighting.
Days ago, the Congress MP also extended support to the demands of a meat ban during Navratri celebrations. In an apparent message to the Muslim community, he said that nothing would change if one did not eat meat for ten days.
"What matters above everything is the peaceful co-existence of communities. At no point in time, the differences over food preferences lead to communal strife," Masood told newspersons.
Congress MP, when asked questions on the party's strategy for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, said that the Opposition is fully prepared to take on the Centre on "partisan legislation".
"We opposed the amendments in the JPC meeting, tooth and nail. We will strongly voice our dissent in Parliament too," he said.
Notably, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the Waqf Bill will not be delayed any further and will be reintroduced in the ongoing session of Parliament.
Only four working days of the Budget Session are left, as it concludes on April 4.
Comments:
Rahul K.
Finally, someone is talking about liquor during festivals! It's not just about meat—alcohol disrupts peace too. Good point by Masood.
Priya M.
I respect his intent, but banning everything isn't the solution. People should have the freedom to choose 🙏
Amit S.
Interesting how he connects meat and liquor bans. But will this really improve harmony? Or just create more restrictions?
Neha R.
As a Hindu, I appreciate his balanced approach. Festivals should be about unity, not division. Well said! 👏
Vikram P.
Politicians always distract with these debates. Focus on real issues like jobs and inflation instead!
