Row erupts over ‘Halal lifestyle township’ undertaking close to Mumbai

An actual property undertaking in Neral, round 100 km from Mumbai, has triggered a political storm after its commercial went viral on social media. The promotional video for the so-called “Halal Lifestyle Township” has drawn sharp reactions, with allegations that the undertaking is being marketed as a residential colony for a selected neighborhood.

The video, shared by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chairperson Priyank Kanoongo, reveals a lady in a hijab describing the township as a spot providing “authentic community living” with like-minded households, youngsters rising “safely in a Halal environment,” and facilities akin to prayer areas and neighborhood gatherings inside strolling distance.

Kanoongo posted the clip on social media, calling it “Nation within the Nation” and mentioned the Maharashtra authorities has been issued a discover.

Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) spokesperson Krishna Hegde has raised objections, questioning the intent behind the commercial. He demanded that the promotional video be withdrawn and urged the state authorities to conduct a probe into the undertaking.

BJP spokesperson Ajit Chavan went a step additional, describing it as a “Ghazwa-e-Hind” try and insisting that such initiatives don’t have any place in Mumbai or Maharashtra. He termed it a problem to the Constitution and known as for strict motion in opposition to the builders.

Amid rising complaints that the township is being promoted on spiritual strains, the National Human Rights Commission has taken notice of the matter and sought a report from the state authorities.

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