Jain body to observe Ahimsa and Jiwdaya Abhiyan tomorrow

Mumbai, Sep 3 (UNI) City-based Jain Ekta Manch, a body of 50 Jain Sanghs, will organize a 'Ahimsa and Jiwdaya Abhiyan' tomorrow at the Mysore Association Auditorium at King Circle in south-central Mumbai.

The occasion will be graced by Mayors from Mira-Bhayandar, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivili including the Mayor of Greater Mumbai, Dr Shubha Raut and the first Mayor of Navi Mumbai, Sanjiv Naik.

Jain Ekta Manch President Mahendra Sanghoi stated that the Jain body will submit a memorandum to the Mayors, demanding a closure of all slaughter houses during the 'Jain Paryushan' festival every year.

This year, Jain Paryushan for Shwetamber followers will be from 8-15 September and the Jain Paryushan for Digamber followers will be during 16-26 September.

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