Chhattisgarh: Halal-Jhatka Meat Disclosure Rules Loom for Hotels

• Chhattisgarh Minorities Commission recommends rules for hotels/restaurants to display 'halal' or 'jhatka' meat.
• Sikh community is prohibited from consuming halal food; commission received long-standing complaints about widespread halal sales.
• Commission Chairman Amarjeet Singh Chhabra confirmed recommending rules to the government, expecting finalization soon.
• Chhattisgarh Hotel and Bar Association President Taranjeet Hora supports transparency, stating sentiments of communities should be respected.
• Congress leader Shiv Kumar Daheria criticizes BJP for diverting attention from real issues like crimes against women and farmers.

Why It Matters: Chhattisgarh considers mandating 'halal' or 'jhatka' meat disclosure in hotels amid community debate.