Controversy has started in Bihar after the ban on selling meat in the open. After warning of action, now the opposition has surrounded BJP. However, RJD is still avoiding saying anything in this entire matter. When there was a ban on selling meat in the open, leaders of different parties gave their reaction on Tuesday (February 17, 2026). JDU says that the rule is already in place.
‘Minorities are being targeted’
Left party MLA Ajay Kumar told ABP News that minorities are being targeted by this decision. Vijay Kumar Sinha will not decide the rules and regulations as per his own. Most of the slaughter houses belong to RSS and BJP leaders. Cornering BJP, Ajay Kumar said that if not in the open, will meat be sold in AC rooms?
JDU said- no one should face problems
Ajay Kumar may have openly attacked but Lalu’s party RJD seemed to be saved. RJD MLA Bhai Virendra said on this that this is the government’s decision. We will see and then comment on it. On the other hand, JDU quota minister Shravan Kumar said that this rule is already in place. If this is being implemented strictly then no one should have any problem in this.
What has Vijay Kumar Sinha said?
Let us tell you that last Monday, Deputy CM cum Urban Development Housing Minister Vijay Sinha said that there will be no sale of meat in the open. Only license holders will be able to sell meat. Meat sellers will have to follow all the rules otherwise strict action will be taken. There will be no sale of meat in open places in entire Bihar. This decision is necessary to maintain cleanliness, public health and order. No one’s sentiments will be allowed to be hurt. Meat shops will have to be covered with curtains or glass, so that passersby do not face any inconvenience. Licensed meat sellers will be shifted to the shelter.