Hyderabad, March 25 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from East Delhi's Patparganj, Ravi Negi, has urged the district administration in his constituency to close all meat shops during Chaitra Navratri, which falls on March 30, likely to coincide with the Eid Al Fitr, observed by Muslims worldwide.

Speaking with local media, Negi said he will write to the district magistrate and commissioner of police and other authorities to ensure meat shops are closed on the Chaitra Navratri festival.

"Navratri is celebrated twice annually in India. I request the district administration officials to ensure all meat shops located near Hindu temples are closed," he said.

On being questioned about the festival coinciding with Eid, which is expected to...