Assam bans beef consumption in public, sparking debate on communal tensions and personal freedoms.

Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has banned beef consumption in public places including hotels and restaurants, expanding the existing Assam Cattle Preservation Act. This move has sparked controversy, with critics like BJP Kerala Vice President Major Ravi and Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan arguing it could provoke communal tensions and infringe on personal freedoms. The ban has received support from some BJP leaders but faces opposition from others who see it as a distraction from governance issues.

December 04, 2024
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