FOLLOWING the circulation of a video and images in relation to meat being served in bags which bears the Hindu symbol or ‘Om’ which is contrary to Hindu religious practices, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has disclosed that it was launching an investigation.

In a press statement issued on Friday, the body said that the matter will be thoroughly investigated as an act of religious intolerance and it will take the necessary course of action to remedy the situation.

In the interim, the commission called on the business entity to discontinue its use of bags with Hindu emblem with immediate effect.
“Consistent with Function No. 6 of the ERC’s mandate to ‘Encourage and create respect for religious, cultural and other forms of diversity in a plural society’ as outlined in the Article 212D of the Constitution, the Commission will continue to work towards sensitising the public on cultural and religious practices of the various religions in our country, so as to increase religious tolerance and acceptance in Guyana,” the statement added.
The commission used the opportunity to remind the general public that complaints can be made via the its website @ www.erc.org.gy; email @ ethnic.relations@yahoo.com or through a walk-in process.
The commission remains committed to ensuring that its mandate of promoting harmony and good relations is upheld, the statement said.