ASSAM: The Indian state of Assam has introduced new restrictions on the consumption of beef, banning its public consumption in restaurants and at public events. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, marking an extension of the state’s earlier law that prohibited the sale of beef near temples and in areas predominantly inhabited by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.
While the new ban restricts beef consumption in public spaces, people will still be allowed to purchase beef from licensed shops for private consumption. This move has sparked renewed debates over food regulations in India, where beef consumption is a sensitive issue due to the religious significance of cows for Hindus, who make up the majority of the population.
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In recent years, states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have increasingly implemented stricter regulations on cattle slaughter. The latest decision in Assam is expected to contribute further to the ongoing national conversation about religious and cultural practices surrounding food in India.
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