BBS claims ACJU misleading society on Halal
January 12, 2014
By Niranjala Ariyawansha & Umesh Moramudali
The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) yesterday claimed that All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) distanced itself from issuing Halal certificates to mislead the society.
BBS General Secretary Ven. Galagodaththe Gnansara thera told Ceylon Today that they will not stop their campaign against the Halal issue.
He said that issuing Halal certification for export products was acceptable, but for local products such a certificate was not needed.
“Religious organizations cannot decide what people should consume. In order to ensure the safety of the food, there are certifications such as SLS and ISO,” he noted.
Meanwhile, sending a letter to the ACJU, the National Freedom Front (NFF) emphasized that issuing Halal certification was totally for commercial purposes and not for religious pur
January 12, 2014By Niranjala Ariyawansha & Umesh Moramudali
The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) yesterday claimed that All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) distanced itself from issuing Halal certificates to mislead the society.
BBS General Secretary Ven. Galagodaththe Gnansara thera told Ceylon Today that they will not stop their campaign against the Halal issue.
He said that issuing Halal certification for export products was acceptable, but for local products such a certificate was not needed.
“Religious organizations cannot decide what people should consume. In order to ensure the safety of the food, there are certifications such as SLS and ISO,” he noted.
Meanwhile, sending a letter to the ACJU, the National Freedom Front (NFF) emphasized that issuing Halal certification was totally for commercial purposes and not for religious pur
