A video of the boycot call for halal certification system has since circulated on social media, drawing criticism from the public who urged the authorities to take action against those involved
BHOPAL — A call to boycott halal-certified products was made during a gathering of the Sakal Hindu Samaj in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, where speakers raised objections to the halal certification system and alleged, without providing evidence, that funds collected through such certification were being used to “promote and support terrorism” in India.
During the gathering, speakers appealed to members of the Sanatan Hindu community to refrain from purchasing halal-certified products and urged consumers to check product labels before buying packaged food and other goods carrying the halal mark.
The gathering also saw participants raise slogans of “Islamic Jihad Murdabad” as speakers spoke about what they described as the wider implications of the halal certification system.
Those addressing the gathering alleged that money generated through halal certification could be diverted to activities linked to terrorism. They called on people to reject products carrying the halal mark, describing the certification system as extending beyond religious dietary requirements.
A video of the gathering has since circulated on social media, drawing criticism from several Halal users who urged the authorities to take action against those involved.
Tagging the police and other authorities, one user on X wrote, “This is shameful that they are spreading enmity and disturbing harmony, please take appropriate action against them.”
Another user criticised the slogans and rhetoric in the video, writing, “Why target Muslims and halal products. Raising slogans against Islam only depicts their hostility and enmity towards the Muslims and shows their lack of knowledge. Authorities should take note of such provocative rhetoric and ensure that communal harmony is not disturbed.”
At the time of publication, there was no official statement from the Bhopal Police or other authorities regarding the gathering, the allegations made during it, or whether any action had been initiated against those involved.
The report will be updated if and when further information becomes available.
