Hyderabad: AIMIM Supremo and Hyderabad MP Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) sought to know the rationale behind directing slaughter houses and meat shops to remain closed on August 15, even as he described the missive as “unconstitutional”.
Mr. Owaisi, who is the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen President, stated that a vast majority of the public in Telangana is non-vegetarian. Using this to buttress his point, he sought to know the “connection” between meat-eating and Independence Day. “These meat bans violate people’s right to liberty, privacy, livelihood, culture, nutrition & religion,” he stated on X, formerly Twitter.
“Many municipal corporations across India seemed to have ordered that slaughterhouses and meat shops should be closed on 15th August. Unfortunately, @GHMCOnline has also made a similar order. This is callous and unconstitutional,” he posted.
The GHMC had issued orders for the closure of cattle slaughterhouses and retail beef shops on August 15 and August 16 on account of Independence Day and Janmastami, respectively. The Municipal Corporation said it issued the order under Section 533 (b) of the GHMC Act, 1955.
More Stories…
Rainfall Eases Heat in Telangana, More Hot Days Ahead
Hyderabad: Telangana witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday evening, bringing temporary relief from intense summer heat. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued its heatwave warning for several districts as temperatures remain above normal across the state.
PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: PM Modi to Distribute Incentives Today
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute incentives worth around Rs 2,400 crore under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM VBRY) at a special programme in New Delhi on Friday. The scheme has already helped create nearly 15 lakh employment opportunities across the country since its launch.
Hyderabad Set for Key Political, Welfare and Development Events Today
Hyderabad: Several important political, welfare and development programs are scheduled across Hyderabad city on Wednesday. Ministers, political leaders and public representatives will participate in events ranging from child welfare initiatives and employment programs to electoral reforms and heritage conservation.
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
