Jains cannot enforce their beliefs on us, says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

Questioning the Maharashtra Government's beef ban order ahead of a Jain festival, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that one cannot impose beliefs and opinions on others just because they (Jains) consider it to be wrong

Questioning the Maharashtra Government's beef ban order ahead of a Jain festival, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that one cannot impose beliefs and opinions on others just because they (Jains) consider it to be wrong.

Sanjay Raut. Pic/ANI

'If this is according to your religion, then keep it with yourself. You cannot impose your opinions or beliefs on others. We know the law of this country and we don't need to learn from you. They cannot impose on people to become vegetarian.' Raut told ANI.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned sale of meat for four days during the Jain festival of Paryushan.

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