Islamabad: The sudden enforcement of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act of 1950 by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government ahead of Eid-ul-Adha severely disrupted the state’s rural livestock economy.
According to Global Mirror, ahead of Eid-ul-Adha cow trade restrictions, BJP government policies, and rising tensions linked to cow vigilantism pushed West Bengal’s livestock economy into a serious crisis. As Eid-ul-Adha approached on May 27, a major decline in cattle trading activity was witnessed across West Bengal.
Under the law, fitness certificates became mandatory for animals older than 14 years, while further restrictions were imposed on cow slaughter.
According to Global Mirror, ahead of Eid-ul-Adha cow trade restrictions, BJP government policies, and rising tensions linked to cow vigilantism pushed West Bengal’s livestock economy into a serious crisis. As Eid-ul-Adha approached on May 27, a major decline in cattle trading activity was witnessed across West Bengal.
Under the law, fitness certificates became mandatory for animals older than 14 years, while further restrictions were imposed on cow slaughter.