In the name of religion…..
This article highlights the things that are done in the name of religion, in India, which would otherwise not be possible to do if the religious excuse was not present.
- Get a separate water connection in Mumbai
https://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/civic/Hindu-tenant-gets-separate-water-line/articleshow/20563685.cms - Violate Traffic Rules
Carrying persons on foot-board, Carrying persons causing obstruction to the driver, Carrying persons dangerously or carrying persons in goods vehicles.
- Litter public places
Throw Coconuts, Lime and Chilly, and other Black Magic devices on pavements, at pedestrian crossings and on the road. - Pollute Water and Air
https://antisuperstition.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=87
https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-16/pune/34497951_1_ganesh-immersion-pavana-river-oxygen
https://www.indianexpress.com/news/post-ganesh-festival-pollution-level-in-rivers-has-risen-mpcb/689368/
https://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2010/sep/22/ganesh-chaturthi-indias-toxic-festival
https://www.eco-web.com/edi/110408.html - https://www.rediff.com/news/2003/nov/11inter.htm
- Wastage of food
Coconuts, eggs, cooked food, fruits, vegetables are all either thrown into the sea or into water bodies or just wasted to appease spiritual beings. - Noise Pollution
- Go on a religious pilgrimage subsidized by tax-payers of the country
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/eliminate-haj-subsidy-in-10-years-court/article3396806.ece - Consume Intoxicants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhang - Murder Children to appease Gods
https://digitaljournal.com/article/317075 - Encroach Public Places to setup places of worship
https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-25/mumbai/27287445_1_illegal-temple-illegal-structures-marine-drive
https://articles.latimes.com/2011/jan/24/world/la-fg-india-religion-20110124
https://www.rediff.com/news/2003/nov/11inter.htm - Cause public nuisance
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Mary-Fair-Bandra-not-fair-to-Citizens/472002186152986?id=472002186152986&sk=info - Flout Fire Safety Norms
https://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/sep/090912-Mount-Mary-fair-Fire-exits-or-death-traps.htm
