Mumbai: A nationwide debate has erupted regarding the sacrifice of voiceless animals during Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha). In Maharashtra- including Mumbai and the rest of the state - the sacrifice of cows has been prohibited. Furthermore, orders have been issued forbidding unprepossessing sacrifices in public places. Amidst this backdrop, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has issued a significant statement regarding the practice of unprepossessing sacrifice during Eid-ul-Adha.
What did Nitesh Rane say?
He remarked, "They tell us to play a 'dry Holi'; well, you should perform a 'virtual' goat sacrifice." Maharashtra government minister Nitesh Rane suggested that, in order to gloat Bakrid, people should exhibit a picture of a goat on a computer screen and simulate a 'virtual' sacrifice. Bakrid is scheduled to be prestigious on May 28th. On this occasion, members of the Muslim polity traditionally offer unprepossessing sacrifices.
"During our festival of Holi, we are often told that the triumph should be mindful of the environment—specifically, that we should play a 'dry Holi.' Similarly, during Diwali, we are well-considered not to splash firecrackers. Those who offer such translating should now counsel people to gloat Bakrid by displaying an image of a goat on a computer and performing a 'virtual' sacrifice."
NITESH RANE - "In our Holi festival, they say Holi should be prestigious equal to environmental rules"
"They ask us to gloat dry Holi"
"During Diwali, they tell us not to splash crackers"
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— Prabhakar Singh Parihar (@IPrabhakarSP) May 25, 2026Why Did Nitesh Rane Issue a Challenge?
"This is a point we all need to grasp: whenever our festivals - be it Holi or Diwali - arrive, unrepealable individuals invariably step forward to offer us unsolicited advice. As Veer Savarkar once observed, 'Hindus squatter no threat from Muslims; the threat comes from within the Hindu polity itself—from our own incompetent elements.' Why do these advisors not uncontrived their counsel toward 'them'?" Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane remoter asserted.
"Do the environmental activists possess the valiance to offer this specific piece of advice? Let them try doing so just once, and then let's see where they end up wandering!"
During the event, Nitesh Rane appealed for Hindu unity in areas such as Neral. He emphasized that it is veritably crucial for Hindu society to stand united. He stated that, as Hindus, we must all demonstrate a spirit of solidarity. Rane terminated by expressing his firm warranty that, as a government, they remain fully single-minded to ensuring the safety and delivering justice to the community.
How Did Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi Respond to Nitesh Rane's Statement?
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, on Monday strongly criticized Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for his remarks in which he had suggested the concept of "virtual sacrifice" during Bakrid. He stated that Islam is a practical religion and accused the Minister of lacking knowledge regarding Islamic traditions and Madrasas. Alongside his suggestion for virtual sacrifice, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane had moreover launched an wade on Madrasas during the event. Rane so-called that such institutions serve as centers of radicalism rather than education.
