Meat shops ordered shut in two areas following PM Modi's Bengaluru visit

In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru, an order has been issued to keep meat shops closed for 34 hours in two areas as part of security measures. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, this official order was issued by the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner on November 10. This ban applies to shops falling within the limits of the Jigani Town Municipal Council and the Kallubalu Gram Panchayat. This order will remain in effect starting from 6 am on November 12 until 4 pm on November 13.

The police commissioner's order has invoked Section 163(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. According to the order, this decision has been taken to ensure the prime minister's security and maintain law and order in the area. The police believe that there is a possibility of anti-social elements disrupting public order during the programme, so this step is imperative to maintain peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bengaluru on Friday morning, where he attended an event at the S-VYASA University and inaugurated the pink line of Namma Metro.

Meanwhile, according to a report by NDTV India, CPI (ML) Liberation has strongly criticised this administrative order. The party has termed this decision an attack on people's constitutional rights, which include the freedom to eat food of one's choice and choose a livelihood.

Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician who has been serving as the prime minister of India since May 26, 2014. He was the chief minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He is India's third longest-serving prime minister.