Indian Union Minister Giriraj Singh has urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to consider imposing restrictions on halal food products in Bihar, following a similar move in India’s Uttar Pradesh.
Singh argued that the halal industry is damaging to the nation’s interests, characterizing it as a form of betrayal.
He stated, “We do not endorse the concept of halal certification.” This appeal has sparked worry and apprehension among the Muslim community in India.
The call for restrictions on halal certification comes on the heels of the Yogi govt’s decision in UP to impose limitations on the issuance of halal certificates earlier this month.
The latest move has stirred a debate, with some political figures asserting that such restrictions are misplaced.
