Mumbai: The opposition Congress-NCP in Maharashtra today slammed the decision to ban meat sale during the upcoming fasting period of Jains in Mumbai and neighbouring Mira Bhayander, saying BJP-Shiv Sena were trying to "polarise" voters ahead of municipal corporation polls.

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Sachin Sawant said last year Shiv Sena had supported the ruling BJP's decision to ban sale of meat in Mira-Bhayander during the 'Paryushan'. However, this year Sena has disapproved.