A day before beef bill is expected to come for discussion in Assembly, the independent lawmaker from Langate Engineer Abdul Rasheed organized a beef party at MLA hostel here this evening.According to a statement issue to GNS, people from all walks of the life participated in beef party and they were served with various dishes.On the occasion, Rasheed thanked the participants and said the purpose of the get-together was to give a clear and louder message to legislatures, power corridors, judiciary and other institutions that nobody needs permission what to eat and what not and interference in religious affairs and fundamental rights would not be tolerated.
“While replying to questions of media persons, Rasheed said that the event by no means was organised to hurt anybody’s sentiments and infact it is stupid and unacceptable to see it from that angle. He added that legislatures should read writing on the wall and must foil all the efforts to sabotage the bill seeking revocation of ban on beef,” the statement read.“Legislature and other institutions need to understand that religious rights cannot be made controversial by dragging them to courts or any assembly,” he said according to the statement.Sources meanwhile told GNS that the beef party annoyed and anguished the BJP MLAs and they left the hostel. Sources also said that the BJP members later held a meeting over the issue. (GNS)