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Here’s How Twitter Reacted to the #MeatBan in Mumbai

Shiv Sena says no restriction on sale of meat, while Raj Thackeray’s MNS will defy the BMC order and sell meat. 

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The Shiv Sena and MNS aren’t the only one’s to be incensed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation‘s (BMC) ban on the sale of meat – the decision has created quite a stir on social media.

Everyone from politicians, to media personalities and actors have been tweeting about the meat ban, and their reactions range from outrage to humour.

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Senior journalists and political commentators weighed in on the meat ban, pointing out its political context.

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Not everyone is against the ban or the Maharashtra government and the BJP when it comes to the ban. Censor Board member and film-maker Ashoke Pandit weighed in on the issue.

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Many people though, just expressed their exasperation at the ban with some even seeing it as hypocritical.

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There were also people from the Jain community, whose sentiments the ban is meant to protect, objecting to it.

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And of course, there are some people who will comment on everything, all the time. We just couldn’t leave out the infamous KRK.

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Topics:  Shiv Sena   Raj Thackeray   mumbai meat ban 

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