However, Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri said he had clearly said in the meeting that important bills will be tabled on Wednesday and Thursday. Congress suspends workers for slaughtering a cow in Kannur, Kerala. Slaughter of “cow, calf, heifer, bull or bullock” prohibited; possession, transport of their flesh prohibited. Karnataka Minister Says Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill to Be Introduced in Winter Session. The law includes cows, bulls, bullocks, calves and also male and female buffaloes. Jaipur: In a replication of Kerala-like animal cruelty wherein a pregnant elephant died after chewing on a cracker-laced fruit, a cow has sustained critical injuries to its mouth after it was fed explosives by unidentified miscreants at a village in Pali district of Rajasthan.The injured animal is currently being administered treatment at Jadan Veterinary Hospital in the district. Bengaluru: D. K. Shivakumar, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, on Monday called out the BJP's plan to introduce a bill on cow slaughter ban in the on-going legislature session. The Bill envisages a ban on all forms of cattle slaughter and stringent punishment for offenders. The Congress has said that they will challenge the bill legally. The JD(S) support became crucial for passage of the bill as the BJP is short of a majority in the 75-member upper house. The BJP-led government in Karnataka passed the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill (2020) in the Assembly on December 9 amid strong opposition from the Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular).. Activists associated with the Janwadi Mahila Sanghatan (JMS), on Thursday, burnt a copy of the cow slaughter Bill that was passed in the Assembly on Wednesday as … The second and longest surah of the Quran is named Al-Baqara ("The Cow"). Karnataka Assembly passes stringent anti-cow slaughter law amid ruckus By defining beef as any flesh of cattle, the new law will bring in almost blanket ban on consumption of beef in the state. The Congress has expressed fears that the bill, if passed, may be misused for polarisation on communal lines and target the minorities. Protesters came out on the streets of Delhi against a beef festival in faraway Kerala. According to the report, cattle slaughter in Kerala has tripled since 2009, when four lakh cattle were slaughtered. Rahul Gandhi had distanced himself from the incident terming it as a barbaric act. Panaji, Nov 23 : State BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade steered clear of queries related to an impending ban on cow slaughter in Karnataka and its impact on beef availability in Goa, which imports nearly all its slaughtered beef from the Southern state. Show us some love! On the other hand, the BJP has been saying the bill is to protect the cows which are holy to the Hindus. As the Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chavan tabled the bill, Congress MLAs led by leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah trooped into the well of the House. The new law that will replace the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964, has broadened the definition of the “cow” to cover all forms of cattle — male and female. What happened? An overzealous Youth Congress worker in Kerala slaughtered a calf in the open — “no, no, not a young cow, it was a young ox,” flustered explanations followed to calm down an apoplectic North India. More specifically, the cow's slaughter has been shunned because of a number of reasons su… Illegal selling, transportation or culling of cows made punishable. Karnataka was the latest addition to the list of BJP ruled states to put the anti-cattle slaughter Bill in action. Penalty for slaughter will range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakh per cattle and three to seven years imprisonment. The executive committee of BJP in Karnataka on Saturday decided to urge the state government to introduce a law to ban 'love jihad' and stringent measures to ban cow slaughter … "We had discussed yesterday that new bills will not be tabled. Bengaluru, Dec 12: Karnataka Congress leaders on Friday dared the ruling BJP leaders to prove their "real commitment" of protecting cows by taking steps to ban beef export completely in the country, instead of adopting dual stands about cow slaughter ban in select states. "What they are doing in the Karnataka assembly, it is their decision. Cow, calf slaughter banned; up to 3 years’ jail and/or Rs 1,000 fine. By defining beef as any flesh of cattle, the bill will bring in an almost blanket ban on consumption of beef in the state, the only exception being that buffaloes that are above 13 years old can be slaughtered. It also bans the slaughter of calves of a cow and bull, bullock, buffalo male or female and calf of a she-buffalo as well. The BJP in its manifesto ahead of the 2018 assembly election had promised prohibition of cow slaughter. This has led to friction in Karnataka where Sangh parivar groups object to the sale of cattle for slaughter. We had agreed that only the ordinances will be passed. It is sad that Youth Congress activists stooped so low for publicity," CPI (M) leader MB Rajesh said. “In Kerala, people openly slaughter cows. In what is being called a draconian provision, the law gives powers of search and seizure to the police on the basis of "reason to believe". 21) Tamil Nadu. New Delhi: The devastating floods in Kerala are the result of cow slaughter in the state, a BJP lawmaker in neighbouring Karnataka has said in an outrageous comment. Cattle thus seized will be handed over state-run organisations to care for the cattle. Basangouda Patil Yatnal … Demanding total implementation of Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill, 2020, BJP workers, along with members of Go Hatya Virodhi Horata Samiti, took out a … It is also against the interest of the farmers. Fathima, on her part, denied the allegations and submitted to the HC that cow slaughter was not banned in Kerala and the consumption of beef … 20 out of 28 states in India currently have various laws regulating act of slaughtered cow, prohibiting the slaughter or sale of cows. The Bill envisages a ban on all forms of cattle slaughter and … Support our journalism by becoming a TNM Member - Click here. Siddaramaiah of the opposition party in Karnataka spoke on the Anti-Cattle slaughter bill. Slaughter of buffaloes above 13 years allowed. 10 years’ imprisonment and/or Rs 10,000 fine. Karnataka Assembly passes anti-cow slaughter bill; Congress' Siddaramaiah calls for CLP meet today Updated: Dec 10, 2020 03:49 IST Kerala: Crocodile rescued by … Justice Thomas accepted the petitioner’s contention and said restrictions will be imposed on Fathima till the trial for the 2018 case ends. At the same time, he dared BJP to enact a pan-India anti-cow slaughter law which shall be applicable even in Kerala and northeastern states. The Karnataka government tabled and passed the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill 2020. one of the most stringent laws against cow slaughter in the country, amid ruckus in the Assembly. What happened in Kerala yesterday is thoughtless,barbaric& completely unacceptable to me &the Congress Party.I strongly condemn the incident, Rahul Gandhi 'strongly condemns' cow slaughter in Kerala by party workers, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi (File photo), Copyright © 2020 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Section 4 of the new law prohibits slaughter of any cattle — cow or buffalo — even for traditional customs. To no avail. "It is a thoughtless act and it will only help Sangh Parivar outfits. Under the law now tabled in the Assembly, sale and purchase of cattle for the purpose of slaughter within Karnataka and outside too will be prohibited. BENGALURU: The celebrations in the BJP camp after the Karnataka Assembly passed an anti-cow slaughter bill on Wednesday were short-lived as the government was unable to table the bill in the legislative council after it failed to muster support from the opposition JD(S). Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Kerala… He demanded the BJP to come out with a firm policy on banning cow slaughter across the country. A major share of Kerala’s population comprises meat … Speaking to TNM after his meeting with UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Chavan had said, “In 2010 we had cleared a similar bill but the then Congress government at the Centre had made excuses to return the bill and not approve it. Modi was apparently referring to an incident in Kerala's Kannur last year when a calf was slaughtered to protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government's notification on the sale of cattle for slaughter. Within a year, a situation like this (flood) arose. Cattle slaughter, especially cow slaughter is a controversial topic in India because of the cattle's traditional status as an endeared and respected living being to some sects of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, and Buddhism while being considered an acceptable source of meat by Muslims as well as adherents of some other non-vedic, Abrahamic and other religions such as Zoroastrianism(although some Zoroastrians do not eat beef). Beef consumption and slaughter of … BENGALURU: Amid bedlam, the BJP government in Karnataka tabled the anti-cow slaughter bill in the state Assembly on Wednesday. Kannur Youth Cong workers slaughter cattle in public, police file case The official YouTube channel for Manorama News. Amid the bedlam, the anti-cow slaughter bill was passed in the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday, with the Congress members staging a walkout in protest. He said that it is harsh and unscientific. As the Congress legislators walked out of the Assembly in protest, the bill was passed without any discussion on the floor of the Assembly. Cow slaughter is banned in Karnataka and middlemen who buy cattle from the state usually transport them to either Kerala or Goa where beef is freely eaten and cow slaughter is not an issue. 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The bill known as the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill-2020 seeks a total ban on the slaughter of cows in the state and stringent punishment to those who indulge in smuggling, illegal transportation, atrocities on cows … The law has provisions for stringent punishment to those who indulge in smuggling, illegal transportation, atrocities on cows and slaughtering them. Apologise for cow slaughter in Kerala: CM demand to Cong. Now he (Prabhu Chavan) has all-of-a-sudden introduced this anti-cow slaughter bill," Siddaramaiah said. They alleged the bill was not discussed for tabling in the Business Advisory Committee meeting. Transport with the intent of cattle being used in the field of agriculture or animal husbandry will be permitted. Congress, Left protesting against Centre's ban on sale of cattle for slaughter. According to him, this bill can be acceptable if the state government is ready to purchase all unproductive cattle or reimburse farmers to look after the cattle. "Slaughter of cows and calves not allowed. To make the provisions of the proposed law stringent, Chavan had referred to similar laws in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Now that our government is in power in keeping with the wishes of the people particularly Hindus and seers we will go ahead and bring in a law, what can the Opposition do?”. Agencies / Updated: Jun 3, 2017, 11:43 IST. Although slaughter of cattle plays a role in a major Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha, many rulers of the Mughal Empire had imposed a ban on the slaughter of cows owing to the large Hindu and Jain populations living under their rule. Cattle slaughtering by Kerala Youth Congress leader in broad daylight, in front of public gathering," BJP's Kerala unit chief Kummanam Rajashekharan tweeted on Saturday. Subscribe us to watch the missed episodes. 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