National award winning Malayalam actress Surabhi Lakshmi became the latest target of cow vigilantes on social media, for eating beef.
It must be noted that the northern parts of Kerala have a tradition of including meats with the vegetables on Onam feast.
The incident has occurred after the Supreme Court directed Centre and all state governments to appoint a senior police officer as a nodal officer in each district to ensure cow vigilantes are reined in.
"Next Onam, you must celebrate by having some pork also," wrote one user. Another one wrote. "You must change your name. Doesn't suit your actions." "Everyone has understood the channel and your agenda behind eating beef," said another.
Onam is a 10 day celebration in Kerala. While in southern Kerala, the traditional Onam meal eaten on banana leaves, is typically a massive vegetarian fare, in northern parts of Kerala, the Onam meal usually includes non-vegetarian delicacies.
Onam is celebrated to honour ancient King Mahabali, who according to legend ruled the state once and under whom the people were equal, prosperous and happy.
