Archive · 9 Sep 2026
Bhiwandi Orders Meat Ban During Paryushan Amid Enforcement Concerns
Bhiwandi’s city administration has banned the sale of meat on two days during the Jain festival of Paryushan Parva.
These days are September 8 and September 15.
The Jain community asked for the ban because the festival emphasizes ahimsa, which means non-violence.
Officials issued an order telling meat sellers to stop sales completely.
Jain representatives say similar bans in the past were not always followed.
They allege that some sellers supplied meat secretly outside their shops.
The group wants police and civic teams to patrol markets and carry out surprise checks.
It also wants people who break the order to face legal action.
The Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation imposed a complete meat-sale ban on September 8 and September 15.
The dates correspond to the first and concluding days of the Jain community’s Paryushan Parva.
The order followed a request from Shri Samast Jain Mahasangh, citing the festival’s principle of ahimsa, or non-violence.
Mahasangh president Ashok Jain alleged that vendors bypassed earlier bans by selling meat clandestinely outside closed shops.
The organization urged police and civic authorities to conduct joint patrols, surprise inspections and take legal action against violators.
- Who
- The Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation, Shri Samast Jain Mahasangh, police authorities and meat vendors are involved.
- What
- A complete ban on meat sales has been ordered for September 8 and September 15, with demands for stricter enforcement.
- When
- The restrictions apply on September 8 and September 15; Paryushan Parva began on Tuesday and concludes on September 15.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, under the Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation area.
- Why
- The ban was requested in observance of Paryushan Parva and its principle of ahimsa, while the Jain body also seeks to prevent alleged illegal sales.
- Authority
- Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation
- Restriction dates
- September 8 and September 15
- Festival
- Jain Paryushan Parva
- Religious principle
- Ahimsa, or non-violence
- Civic official
- Deputy Commissioner Balakrishna Kshirsagar issued the order.
- Community organization
- Shri Samast Jain Mahasangh
- Requested enforcement
- Joint monitoring teams, regular patrolling, surprise inspections and legal action