Swami Chakrapani and Goa CM Manohar Parrikar | Photo Credit: PTI

Panaji: While the Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar, is undergoing treatment, the leader of All India Hindu Mahasabha, Swami Chakrapani Maharaj, has said that beef ban must immediately be put in place in Goa. According to him, this will have a positive impact on the health of the ailing Chief Minister.

The bizarre demand by Chakrapani comes after the news of CM Manohar Parrikar being at an advanced stage. Earlier today, Union Minister Shripad Naik said that a "change in leadership is required" considering the health of the incumbent minister.

The state is currently reeling under the absence of their Chief Minister. Parrikar recently chaired a cabinet meeting at his house after a gap of almost three months. He is currently recuperating at his residence in Goa following his discharge from AIIMS in New Delhi on October 14.

"Beef ban in Goa will cure Parrikar. It will have a positive impact on his health," Chakrapani said. This is contradictory to Goa CM Parrikar's remarks who defended and backed the bee traders earlier this year. He also warned that anyone who tries to stop the legal import of beef into the state would be punished. This was a response to cow vigilantes in the state.

Swami Chakrapani has been in the news earlier as well for his controversial remarks. During the time of Kerala floods, Chakrapani also made a statement regarding the consumption of beef in relation to the reason for floods. He further said that the people who eat beef must not get any help in the state and must be left to perish. The flood-hit victims must submit an affidavit that they will never eat beef again, only then should they be provided with any help.