Paul McCartney's 'India Vegetarian Day' receives support from Hindus

[oberliner]

Recently it was reported that Sir Paul McCartney had penned a letter to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting India declare a national Vegetarian Day in an effort to celebrate a meat-free lifestyle and compassion toward animals.

The former Beatle wrote, “Such a declaration would save countless animals, reduce the environmental devastation caused by the meat industry and help participants clear their arteries and their consciences. It would be a celebration of life – all life.”

McCartney’s request quickly won support from the world's leading Hindu organization, Universal Society of Hinduism.

"We, as Hindus, promote strict vegetarianism insisting on not harming living creatures and renouncing animal slaughter and meat eating,” said Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, a representative of the organization. "Eating less meat would help the environment and more celebrities should come out in support of staying away from meat, thus contributing to a healthier world."

http://www.thisdishisvegetarian.com/2011/01/1220paul-mccartneys-india-vegetarian.html

[LiberalEsto]

1. Good idea nt

[phasma ex machina]

2. The second Paul, right? Regardless, a big vegetarian solidarity K&R. nt.

[freshwest]

5. I second that.

[Parche]

3. i love steak and prime rib

i could never be a total vegetarian

although i do love my salads!!

[Raine]

4. Good for Paul! nt

:thumbsup: :applause:

[BOG PERSON]

6. most indians would consume more meat if they could

it would make more sense for india to declare a national malnutrition day

[oberliner]

7. No they wouldn't

Most Indians are vegetarian (or nearly so) for religious reasons.