Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised what he referred to as ‘divisive politics’ and high-decibel politics surrounding issues related to religion during ongoing debates on the banning of meat in some areas in areas Navratri and Eid-ul-Fitr. Paswan spoke after a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting at the residence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, complaining that issues of religious nature were being highlighted and not National concerns.
Chirag Paswan termed the controversy as “trash talk” and asked political parties not to interfere in matters of faith and personal belief. According to him, religion was a personal business and shouldn’t be politicized to divide society.
“People try to create division in society for the sake of political gains! The discussion of today is far more important than this. Political parties should not make any comment on others’ religious practices or beliefs; at least,” Paswan was addressing a news agency.
This followed when some state administrations temporarily banned the sale of meat during Navratri in keeping with Hindu religious sentiments. Such bans inspired debates on whether they are trampling on personal freedom or merely acquiescing to majoritarian desire. The critics claim that religious observances have a problematic precedent of state-enforced practices, but those in support argue that they are a gesture of cultural sensitivity.
Paswan called the meat ban debate ‘worthless’ and said that people of all faiths had lived in peace for centuries. He stressed that India should base its strength on its diversity and any conflict is only a distraction from real developmental challenges.
With the political dialogue on religious matters on, Paswan’s remarks signal the need for introspection on national concerns rather than faithful disagreements.
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