Mumbai, Aug. 13 -- The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has announced a ban on the sale of chicken and mutton on Independence Day, August 15, drawing sharp criticism from the Khatik community.
Community representatives have warned that if the decision is not withdrawn by tomorrow, they will stage a hunger strike in front of the municipal headquarters on Independence Day, bringing chickens and goats with them in protest.
Citing Krishna Janmashtami and the Jain community's Paryushan festival, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation has ordered slaughterhouses to remain closed on August 15.
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation has also announced a similar ban on the sale of chicken and mutton on the same day.
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