Mathura: After the UP govt banned the sale of non-veg (meat) and liquor within the temple space in Mathura, a Muslim now not best modified the identify of his resort, but in addition modified the Muslim team of workers to Hindu. With this, all of the menu of meals was once additionally modified. Modified the team of workers at his counter additionally and gave duty to non muslim.
In step with Mathura’s Muslim resort proprietor Jameel Ahmed, his circle of relatives was once working the resort within the identify of Taj Mahal since 1974, however now it’s discovering it tricky to run it within the modified instances. There was once all the time an environment of concern. We don’t have any possibility however to cover our identification to run our trade, whilst this resort has been the supply of source of revenue for our circle of relatives. In step with Jameel, my father used to run it earlier than me. In view of the location, he modified the identify of his resort Taj Mahal to ‘Royal Circle of relatives Eating place’ in December 2021. Now not best this, he additionally fired 8 Muslim staff to keep away from any hassle, whilst Muslim artisans cook dinner scrumptious vegetarian meals. They’re changed by means of non-Muslim artisans.
Vegetarian dishes being ready
In step with Jameel Ahmed, our Hen Korma, Hen Changji and Nihari had been very a lot appreciated after we had been a non-veg resort. Except for Paneer Changezi and Paneer Korma, different vegetarian dishes like Kadhai Paneer, Shahi Paneer and Dal Tadka are being made within the newly modified menu. Jameel says that I ended sitting on the money counter by means of being cautious, in order that no buyer feels hassle for being a Muslim. I’ve employed a non-Muslim worker to take a seat on the counter in my position.
‘It took a very long time to modify’
Jameel, who modified the identification of his resort for years, says it took him a very long time to modify the identify, menu and team of workers of his resort. It additionally brought about a large number of injury. My source of revenue which was once previous about 15 thousand rupees in keeping with day, now it has come right down to round 4 thousand. Nonetheless some loopy other folks do not like doing his paintings correctly.
‘Now I’m scared to devour meat’
Jameel expresses be apologetic about and says that during my lifestyles I’ve observed bitterness in a spot like Mathura. It was once a calm temple the town. We lived amicably. Now one can not even call to mind consuming non-vegetarian dishes at house. There’s a concern that any one accusing him of consuming mad red meat can create controversy. Jalil says that we’ve got filed a petition within the Prime Court docket towards the ban on meat, however it’s nonetheless pending. Subsequently, it was once higher to modify the identify and gadget to keep away from incurring extra losses and to stay the resort protected.