Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:16pm on 30 Aug 2025,Saturday India
In Kochi, Kerala, Canara Bank employees staged a symbolic “beef festival” outside their branch after the regional manager allegedly banned beef in the office canteen. The protest, led by the Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI), was initially against mental harassment and insulting behavior by the manager. Upon learning of the beef ban, the protest shifted focus to food freedom. Employees served beef and parotta, asserting that food choice is a constitutional right. Local MLA KT Jaleel backed the protest, warning against Sangh Parivar ideologies. The event reignited debates on cultural autonomy, workplace rights, and resistance to ideological imposition.
