Palitana, 25 June, 2014

Indefinite fast agitation of Jain monks at Palitana ended on fourth day today in presence of Rajya Sabha MP of BJP Shri Mansukh Mandavia and Minister of State Tarachand Chheda.

Jain monks wanted total ban on selling of eggs, non-veg food items and strict police action against illegal slaughter in entire Palitana town which is the supreme pilgrim place of Jain community. Seeking ban on non-veg/effs about 200 Jain monks and others sat on fast. Simultaneously a delegation of Jain community members met minister of state for Home Rajni Patel in state capital on Tuesday.

After series of meetings with local administration, police officers, politicians and Jain monks on fast today the fast agitation was called off in presence of BJP MP and MoS.

Jain monks said they have received assurance on strict action against illegal slaughter activities in Palitana town. They said the existing notification issued by the administration covers a main road leading to holly hill and 250 meter area on its both sides, but Jain community and those in their support want ban on non-veg/eggs/slaughter activities not just in limited area but in entire Palitana. The government has given assurance to respect this demand and therefore the fast agitation is over.