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Jharkhand: 'Muslim Hotels', 'Beef Biryani' Remarks Spark Debate; Congress, JMM, Clerics React.
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:32
Jharkhand: 'Muslim Hotels', 'Beef Biryani' Remarks Spark Debate; Congress, JMM, Clerics React.
- •Politics in Jharkhand intensified after BJP MLA CP Singh's controversial statement following a cow smuggling incident in Ranchi.
- •CP Singh claimed 'beef biryani' is sold in Muslim hotels in Ranchi and he shuts his car window when passing by them.
- •He also alleged cows are sacrificed instead of goats on Eid al-Adha and demanded strict implementation of the Raghubar government's cow slaughter law.
- •Congress and JMM questioned CP Singh's claims, urging him to inform the administration if he has evidence and criticizing BJP.
- •Muslim clerics rejected CP Singh's statements, calling them an attempt to gain political mileage and target the Muslim community, potentially harming social harmony.
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BJP MLA CP Singh sparked a controversy by claiming that beef biryani is sold in Muslim hotels, stating he rolls up his car windows when passing them, and alleging cows are sacrificed on Eid al-Adha instead of goats.
Congress accused the BJP MLA of lacking information, defended Eid sacrifices, and alleged BJP financial ties to the beef industry. Meanwhile, JMM stated that any information about illegal meat sales or cow slaughter should be reported directly to the district administration.
Following an incident where a crowd burned a vehicle in Ranchi's Piska More area over alleged cow smuggling, police arrested nine individuals, including the vehicle owner.
