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Indian politician targeted with 'beef eating' claim ahead of Maharashtra election

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A video circulated in India falsely claimed it showed opposition leader Uddhav Thackeray proclaiming that he eats beef.

Cows are venerated as sacred by India 's Hindu majority and their slaughter is illegal in many states.

But the clip was taken out of context and Thackery was referring to a Buddhist minister who said he enjoys beef.

The false claim surfaced ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election on November 20 .