The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has projected a prohibition on the open showing of non-vegetarian food items as it hurts the “feeling of people".

The proprietor of the food eateries display delectable seekh kebabs on skewers and juicy chicken tikkas in front of their stalls to draw meat-loving customers, but now they will have to find another way of luring them.The subject matter was brought in by the Bharti Janta Party-ruled SDMC House in its meeting recently and was approved by it.The leader of House Shikha Rai said that hygiene and “sentiments of people affected by the sight” of meat were the main reasons behind the move.The message holds for “both raw and cooked meat” of all kinds, displayed by shop-owners right outside of their shops, she said.

“Since it was a private member resolution, the proposal would now be sent to the Commissioner to be examined, if it is in accordance with the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act,” he said, adding, “He may accept or reject it“.

South Delhi is home to many non-veg lovers and restaurants selling meat products in areas including Hauz Khas, New Friends’ Colony, Kamal Cinema in Safdarjung Green Park, Amar Colony Market near Lajpat Nagar. Display of skewered kebabs and shawarma is a common sight at eating joints selling meat in various parts of Delhi.