Indians are rallying to boycott McDonald’s after finding out they serve halal meat.
Since the India-Pakistan conflict is at an all-time high, Indians have been fighting against anything that concerns Muslims from a broader perspective. Consequently, there is a Halal vs Jhatka discordance that has been taking its toll. For those of you who’re wondering what Jhatka means, this term is used for the slaughter of an animal in a single strike of a sword, as opposed to slow slaughter.
Previously, they complained about an Indian food delivery app, Zomato, when a Hindu user showed his resentment for receiving his order by a Muslim delivery boy. This time around, they’re attacking McDonald’s for serving Halal meat.
It all started when a girl pitched a question to McDonald’s India, asking if their meat is Halal or not.
@mcdonaldsindia Is McDonald’s in India halal certified?
— hh01 (@hibailyas89) August 22, 2019
To which, McDonald’s India responded that the meat used by them is HACCP certified …
Thank you for taking the time to contact McDonald's India. We truly appreciate this opportunity to respond to your comments.
The meat that we use, across our restaurants, is of the highest quality and is sourced from government-approved suppliers who are HACCP certified. (1/2)— McDonald's India (@mcdonaldsindia) August 22, 2019
And is in fact, Halal.
https://twitter.com/mcdonaldsindia/status/1164584030647377920
And then, within the blink of an eye, a new conflict was born. Fun fact: McDonald’s has been serving India since 1996
So yeah, as soon as McDonald’s India stepped forth with their response, a wave of controversy blew through Twitter which led to the hashtag #BoycottMcdonalds to shoot right on top of the trending list within a matter of hours.
They conveniently highlighted the affiliation of Halal with “Terrorism”.
Halal promotes & Supports Terrorism. Do u agree?#BoycottMcDonalds
— S Pratap Sinh Jadaun (@shailen_pratap) August 23, 2019
And stated that a trademark that cannot respect the sentiments of the larger community deserves to be banned.
https://twitter.com/ITS_DEBSENGUPTA/status/1165086269493301248
Some said that slow slaughter is a form of cruelty
@peta @PetaIndia
This cruel @mcdonaldsindia should be banned. Any1 who is taking Halal meat should be hanged. Halal is cruelty to animals, animals bleed slowly with horror & shock ,They gasp for breath, enormous pains they undergo . Family in their eyes.https://t.co/hmVopgRfQd— Mastana (@HarishK04131926) August 23, 2019
And they certainly have had enough.
We have already compromised enough till now but not now. Time to change your policies or time to be a history in india. Why the hell, zomato, McDonald always plays with Hindus sentiments? It's better late than never #BoycottMcDonalds
— Raejesh Das (@irajesh14) August 23, 2019
Even the ones who’ve been loving the food chain for years asked for an apology from McDonald’s India.
https://twitter.com/NaMoChowkidaar/status/1164980178537177088
Should McDonald’s have different options for all religions?
They have no right to force anyone to eat halal meat, they should have different section for different religion. #BoycottMcDonalds
— Tusar (@TusarranjanDas6) August 24, 2019
They felt betrayed.
https://twitter.com/deekaykale/status/1165108463933906944
And stated that it is a crime.
It means you are offering Halal Meat to Hindus and Sikhs. This is an act of hurting Religious faith and believes…
U need to answer this…@PMOIndia should look into the matter. It is a crime under sec 153(A), 295,295(A)#mcdonaldsindia#BoycottMcDonalds
— Lalit Kumar Sharma (@lalithitechbwn) August 23, 2019
Then, Pakistanis stepped in and concluded that India is one of the largest global beef exporters.
https://twitter.com/koolali2/status/1165116850398736384
It was also put forth that since India is reacting to a food brand serving Halal meat, it can never be easy for Muslims to reside in.
Wao! The comments r true representation of the "Incredible" "SECULAR" INDIA!.
Muslims wil never b accepted there. #SaveKashmirFromModi #KashmirUnderThreat #KashmirBleeds #FreeKashmir— Zainab Naeem (@ZainabNaeem7) August 23, 2019
And stated that the Halal way is in fact not cruel
How can u say hallal method is Cruality? 🤨 #BoycottMcDonalds pic.twitter.com/sMF8Gu70mq
— muhammad danish (@danish_parvaiz_) August 23, 2019
Some said that since Indians have a problem with Halal products, they might also consider boycotting water, fruits, and vegetables.
Dear Indians, if you are trending #BoycottMcDonalds because their meat is HALAL, please boycott water, fruits and all the vegetables too because they’re also HALAL. 😂
— K.ali (@DoctorKashfayy) August 24, 2019
Others, of course, came in with some jokes.
KFC seeing McDonald’s situation like –#BoycottMcDonalds
#mcdonaldsindia pic.twitter.com/JS04E2FUWg— Gagan (@GaganAlmighty) August 24, 2019
What do you think about the boycott? Have anything to add? Let us know in the comments below.
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