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News India Live, Digital Desk: When you and I travel in a train (Indian train) and feel hungry, we order veg or non-veg food from the pantry car. People who eat non-veg often order chicken biryani or chicken curry. But have you ever thought that the meat coming on your plate is ‘Halal’ is or ‘Jhatka’,
Might not have thought. But now this issue has become very big. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a strict notice to the Indian Railways and the Railway Board. The Commission has asked a direct question to the Railways – “Why is only ‘Halal’ certified meat being served in Indian trains? Is this not a violation of the rights of other passengers?”
Let us understand in simple words what it is all about and why it matters to you.
What is the root of the dispute?
Actually, this whole matter ‘Right to Choice’ Is of. People of different religions and beliefs live in India.
- Muslim community i just ‘Halal’ There is a belief in eating meat.
- There itself, Hindu and Sikh many people of religion ‘Shock’ They like to eat meat or eating halal meat is prohibited in their religion (like Sikhism).
The complaint is that the non-veg food served in trains by IRCTC (Railway catering) and private vendors is by default ‘Halal’. Nowhere in the menu is the option given whether you want Jhatka or Halal. That is, unknowingly Halal is being fed even to those people who do not want to eat it.
Why did NHRC consider it a ‘human rights violation’?
The Human Rights Commission says that choosing food and drink is a basic human right. If any institution (that too a government one, like Railways) is selling only one type of meat, then it is indirectly forcing the passengers to eat it.
The Commission has said in a strict tone that the religious sentiments of the people should be respected. You cannot impose your choice on anyone. If someone wants to eat jhatka meat, they should have that option.”
What are the allegations of the passengers?
A lawyer had filed a petition in NHRC on this issue. He said that there are rules in Railways’ e-Catering and other contracts which promote only Halal meat. This is not only hurting the religious sentiments of the passengers but also khatik society The employment of people (who traditionally work as Jhatka meat) is also being affected.
What will the Railways have to do now?
NHRC has sent a notice to the Chairman of the Railway Board and the Railway Ministry seeking their response.
- Railways will have to tell whether there is any written policy which makes only Halal meat mandatory?
- They will have to report whether they will offer both types (Halal and Jhatka) options to the passengers in future?