Rediff.com » News
Party dishonouring my traditions, culture: BJP's Meghalaya leader quits
June 06, 2017
After the resignation of BJP leader from Tura, Bernard Marak, another
party leader from the North Garo Hills, Bachu Marak has quit the party on
Monday evening protesting against the recent notification of the Centre
on cattle slaughter.
Earlier, National Spokesperson of BJP Nalin Kohli and in charge
Meghalaya had warned action against the move of Bachu and Bernard to
organise a beef festival in Tura on June 10 to celebrate three years of
Modi government.
Bachu Marak said the party was dishonoring his culture and traditions and questioned why the party was insistent about a beef ban and not a ban on other animals. "Why beef, why not other animals. Why is this a issue every time," he asked.
Stating that he cannot compromise on the sentiments of the Garos, Bachu
said that beef eating is part of Garo culture and tradition and added
that BJP should not impose non-secular ideology on the people of Garo
Hills.
© 2024 Rediff.com