itesh Rane urges Hindus to buy jhatka mutton from Malhar-certified shops

Maharashtra Fisheries and Port Development Minister Nitish Rane has launched the Malhar Certification for Hindu meat traders a move aimed at identifying mutton shops run exclusively by members of the Hindu communityAccording to ANI Rane stated that this certification would ensure access to rightful mutton shops that adhere to specific communitybased standards promising a 100 per cent Hindu community ownership and the absence of adulterationTaking to social media platform X Rane announced the initiative saying Today we have taken a very important step for the Hindu community in Maharashtra httpmalharcertificationcom has been launched on this occasionHe further elaborated that the certification would provide clarity for consumers seeking to purchase meat from Hindu traders Through Malhar Certification we will have access to our rightful mutton shops where both the business and the sellers will be from the Hindu community There will be no adulteration in the mutton sold ANI quoted Rane as sayingRane has urged people to support the initiative by prioritising purchases from certified shops while avoiding those without the Malhar Certification He asserted that this effort would contribute to the financial empowerment of Hindu youthI appeal to you to use Malhar Certification as much as possible and in fact to refrain from buying mutton from places where Malhar Certification is not available These efforts will definitely lead to financial empowerment among Hindu youth Rane stated on XANI reports that the certification drive has sparked discussions with some critics raising concerns over its potential communal implications However supporters claim it is a step towards strengthening the economic stability of the Hindu business community in the meat trade sectorMeanwhile on March 10 Rane also reacted to remarks made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS chief Raj Thackeray regarding the cleanliness of the River Ganga Thackeray had questioned the states inability to maintain clean rivers despite their cultural and religious significanceResponding to Thackerayrsquos statements Rane defended the efforts of the central government particularly the Namami Gange mission led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi According to ANI he criticised Thackeray for having incomplete information on the initiative and accused him of disrespecting Hindu religious sentimentsRaj Sahib has incomplete information about the cleanliness drivemdashNamami Gangemdashunder PM Modirsquos leadership No one has the right to insult the Hindu religion I have never seen him question the sacrifice of goats during BakrEid Rane told ANIThe launch of Malhar Certification has added to the ongoing political discourse in Maharashtra with various political leaders offering differing opinions on its intent and impact As per ANI the certification drive is expected to roll out across the state in the coming months with further guidelines likely to be issued regarding its implementation and adherenceWith inputs from ANI