Assam cow protection Bill | Meghalaya will raise issue if State is affected: CM
The Hindu
Need to study proposed law before making any move, says Conrad Sangma.
or use the State for transit of the “sacred” bovine animal has posed a problem for its northeastern neighbours. Many in the Christian-majority States of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland consume beef. While Mizoram and Nagaland have chosen not to react, the Meghalaya government said it would seek the Centre’s intervention if the Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021, affects its people and economy. The Bill, approved by the Assam Cabinet on July 7, will be placed before the State Assembly in the upcoming session. It seeks to replace the existing Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950, that allows the slaughter of cattle above 14 years of age after approval from local veterinary officers.More Related News