Dr. Hari Desai’s writing (“Atit thi aaj” G.S. page 8) about beef eating in India needs to be read by English reading subscribers of your paper.
Dr. Desai has tried to prove the BJP governments as foolish at such a ban. But the BJP has judiciously left the implementation of the beef ban on state governments. Would, Dr. Desai dare to write or express similar views about Muslim ban on pork and porcine products? Would Dr. Desai equate Muslim practice of halal on the same level of indiscretion as beef ban by BJP?
Dr. Desai contends that in the past Buddhists and Brahmins ate beef and that therefore it is unfair to ban beef eating at the present time. He also links cow slaughter with economy via export of beef. This stance is pathetic in view of animal welfare organisation PETA firmly established in India. Why can’t PETA include cows in it’s agenda when it canvasses pity for domestic pets, beasts of burdens and many wild animals?
Canvassing in favour of beef eating is a pathetic show of ingratitude to those animals that provide sustenance to 99% of humans for 99% of one’s life.
His suggestion to encourage vegetarianism is pragmatic in India where fruits and vegetables are available aplenty.
Ramesh Jhalla
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