Assam bans sale of beef within 5 km radius of any temple, passes Cattle Preservation Bill
The Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 was passed amid a walkout by the opposition parties in protest against the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government's refusal to forward the legislation to a select committee.
Aug 14, 2021, 07:04 AM IST
Exclusive: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma speaks about politics on Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021
The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government has introduced the Cattle Protection Bill in the state assembly, making it illegal to buy and sell beef within 5 km of temples. Opposition parties are now opposing the proposed law, saying the move is aimed at targeting Muslims in the state. Know the opinion of CM Himanta on this bill.
Jul 14, 2021, 21:28 PM IST
DNA: Ban on beef within 5 km radius of temples in Assam?
A new bill to protect cattle was introduced in the Assam Assembly on Monday by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, which in areas of "predominantly Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and other non-beef-eating communities" and within a "5 km radius of temples" bans the sale and purchase of beef or beef products.
Jul 13, 2021, 22:24 PM IST
