New Delhi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a decisive step in opposition to the unauthorized observe of granting ‘Halal certificates’ to meals and beauty merchandise. The federal government has additionally banned the sale of Halal-certified merchandise. This transfer goals to cease the insidious try to use a specific spiritual sentiment and provoke animosity between completely different faiths.
It has been alleged that sure corporations, together with Halal India Non-public Restricted in Chennai, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Halal Belief in Delhi, Halal Council of India in Mumbai, and Jamiat Ulema-e-Maharashtra in Mumbai, have been concerned in illegal enterprise practices by offering illegitimate Halal certifications for particular merchandise, together with vegetarian gadgets comparable to oil, cleaning soap, toothpaste, and honey. The gross sales of those merchandise, regardless of not requiring any certification associated to their vegetarian nature, have confronted makes an attempt to scale back their market presence as a result of these pretend certifications.
The Chief Minister’s ban particularly targets three corporations in Uttar Pradesh that had been permitting illegitimate approvals for Halal merchandise. Following this motion, Mahant Raju Das from Ayodhya has urged the central authorities to implement a nationwide ban on such practices. He has additionally alleged that cash earned from Halal certification is doubtlessly used for funding anti-national and terrorist organizations.
Moreover, it has been reported that these corporations haven’t solely pursued financial beneficial properties however have additionally tried to sow social discord and weaken the nation by fostering discrimination amongst communities. The grievance alleges that by issuing illegitimate Halal certificates, these corporations should not solely in search of monetary beneficial properties however are additionally concerned in anti-national conspiracies, doubtlessly aiding in funding actions in opposition to the nation’s curiosity.
To keep up product high quality and certifications associated to meals gadgets and different shopper items, organizations like FSSAI and ISI have been formally acknowledged for authentication functions, emphasizing their essential position in such verifications.
