Daijiworld Media Network – Madikeri (MS)

Madikeri, Mar 31: Education minister B C Nagesh said that eating or not eating Halal cut meat is left to the people. Government will not interfere in this matter, he said.

Speaking in the city on Thursday, March 31, Nagesh said, “Halal is a religious custom of Muslims. It does not fall under the purview of government. Only two days ago people came to know what Halal is, when the same was flashed on media. There is no point in meddling in matters which are not under the control of the government.

“Those who does not mind Halal meat will take the same from such shops. Those who do not want Halal meat will buy meat from other shops. This is done by the public and not us. This matter was raked up by the public. People have the right to take up any issue that is bothering them under the democratic government system. This matter was not highlighted by any political party or government,” he said.