Assam Beef Ban: The Assam government has taken a big decision on Wednesday, banning beef in the entire state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Assam Cabinet has decided to ban beef in hotels, restaurants and public places in the state. This decision has been taken after the statement of imposing such restrictions.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a press conference on Wednesday. He said that during the cabinet meeting, amendments in the law regarding beef have been approved. He said that beef will not be served in any restaurant or hotel in Assam nor will it be allowed in any public function or public place. He said that earlier there was a ban on eating beef near temples, but now we have implemented it in the entire state. He said that beef will not be eaten in any community or public place, hotel or restaurant.
Assam minister challenges Congress
At the same time, Assam Minister Piyush Hazarika retweeted the CM’s announcement and challenged the opposition party and said that I challenge the Assam Congress to either welcome the beef ban or go and settle in Pakistan.
Let us tell you that the Chief Minister had already indicated to ban beef. Speaking to reporters last Sunday, he had said that he was ready to ban beef consumption in Assam if Congress submitted a written request. This statement of CM has come after the allegations made by Congress leaders. Congress leader Rakibul Hussain had accused BJP of distributing beef to woo voters during the by-elections in Muslim-dominated areas.
