Rajasthan Man Criticises Beef Sales in Kochi, Faces Backlash on Social Media

Kochi: Following vlogger Amrit Singh Daran's communal remarks over beef, another young man from North India has posted on social media against the sale of beef in Keralam. Sanjay Sharma, a native of Rajasthan, criticised the sale of beef at a roadside eatery in Kochi. He called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to intervene and take action across the country. His post went viral, drawing ridicule and criticism from Malayalis.

Sanjay Sharma said he was heartbroken to see beef dishes being sold at a roadside eatery in Kochi. He also shared a photograph of the establishment. In his post, he said it was painful to see beef being sold openly in a country where cows are considered sacred, and people take pride in Hindu traditions. He urged the Prime Minister and Yogi Adityanath to intervene seriously to protect the country's faith and traditions.

However, the post drew sharp criticism. Several people responded that Malayalis would decide what food they wanted to eat in Keralam and that nobody had the right to interfere in others' food habits. Some mocked the post by listing beef dishes and sharing recipes. Others pointed out that even vegetarians living in Keralam had no problem with other people eating beef.

Comments such as 'Beef is not cow' and 'Reading this post while eating beef' were among the most prominent responses. Some users shared lengthy lists of Keralam's beef dishes, including beef fry, beef roast, beef stew, beef kurma, chilli beef, and kappa biryani. Others responded by explaining the ingredients and preparation methods for cooking beef.

Last October, police registered a case against vlogger Amrit Singh Daran for making communal remarks against the serving of beef at Kashi Art Cafe in Fort Kochi. Daran, who shared a video through the social media account 'Litti Chokha', had criticised the cafe for serving beef. He also made unsubstantiated claims about the Muslim population in Fort Kochi. Police registered a case against him under Sections 353(2) and 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alleging an attempt to promote religious hatred.

Before the controversy could die down, Sanjay Sharma's post highlighting beef sales in Kochi has now triggered another debate. Many social media users have criticised the post as an attempt to disparage Keralam's food culture.