Non-veg not a taboo but avoid beef: RSS leader

September 14, 2022 19:33

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Non-vegetarian food is not a taboo and cannot be banned in the country but beef should be avoided, senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary J Nanda Kumar said on Wednesday.

However, Kumar, head of the RSS intellectual wing Pragya Pravha, added that this was his personal opinion and not of the Sangh.

The RSS functionary faced queries on the issue as he announced that his organisation and several other Sangh affiliates are organising a three-day conclave of intellectuals titled 'Lokmanthan' from September 20 in Guwahati to "celebrate the country's diversity".

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Kumar said the event will be inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar there will be special emphasis on the culture of Northeastern states.

"Some inimical forces are running a sinister campaign against the unity of the country. With the conclave, we want to celebrate our diversity to strengthen our unity," Kumar said.

Asked about the various food habits prevalant in the country as the Sangh and other saffron outfits are accused by critics of imposing their choices on people, Kumar said, "Non-veg food is not a taboo and it cannot be banned." -- PTI

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