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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Nov 6: The local administration permitting nine beef stalls in the new Central Market has drawn the ire of right wing body Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

Citing ban on beef trade by the ruling BJP government under The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, VHP has expressed anger against Mangaluru City Corporation.

Contrary to the ban, the BJP-led MCC has allowed opening of beef stalls in the new central market being constructed under the Smart City project at a cost of Rs 114 crores.

A blueprint has been prepared to open nine beef stalls on the ground floor. As of now, in the 3-D blueprint of the market, maps of nine beef stalls are mentioned. The new Central market will be constructed in 18 months under private and public partnership. After the construction of the building stalls will be given through bidding.

VHP has expressed anger that along with vegetable stalls and chicken stalls, the MCC had provided space for beef stalls. "Allowing nine beef stalls is not fair. The Smart City Committee should drop this. If not dropped, a vehement protest will be staged, "said VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell.