Diverting attention from real issues: Oppn over UP CM's 'halal certification' remarks

In a bold move, Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has initiated a crackdown on product certifications, particularly banning halal-certified goods throughout the state. He argues that profits from these products contribute to ac...

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Lucknow: A row erupted after UP CM Yogi Adityanath urged people to check for "halal certification" on products before purchasing them. Adityanath on Tuesday said his government had banned halal-certified items in UP as 'profits from such sales were being used for conversion, love jihad and terrorism'.

UP Congress chief Ajay Rai accused the BJP government of diverting public attention from key economic and employment issues. "This government is quite brilliant in diverting attention from real issues. Why is the CM so focused on such matters?" Rai told PTI.
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