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Birbhum Meat Shops Shut During Chhath; Congress Criticizes Decision
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 09:47 PM
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The Birbhum district administration has ordered all meat shops to close during the Chhath festival, a move that has drawn criticism from the Indian National Congress.
The Birbhum district administration in West Bengal has issued an order to shut all meat shops during the Chhath festival.
The decision is aimed at respecting the religious sentiments of the predominantly Hindu community that celebrates Chhath in the region.
The Indian National Congress has condemned the move, labeling it an overreach that infringes on business rights.
Local traders have voiced concerns about the economic impact, while officials say the order will be enforced with the help of local police.
The decision is aimed at respecting the religious sentiments of the predominantly Hindu community that celebrates Chhath in the region.
The Indian National Congress has condemned the move, labeling it an overreach that infringes on business rights.
Local traders have voiced concerns about the economic impact, while officials say the order will be enforced with the help of local police.