Eating beef in public banned in India's Assam

The northeastern Indian state of Assam has intensified its restrictions on beef, prohibiting its public consumption in restaurants and at events.

This decision, revealed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, builds upon a previous law that limited the sale of beef in proximity to temples and in regions predominantly inhabited by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.

Although public consumption is now prohibited, individuals are still permitted to purchase beef from licensed vendors for private use.

This action has reignited discussions regarding food regulations in India, where cows are considered sacred by Hindus, who constitute 80 percent of the population.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), numerous states have enacted stricter laws concerning cattle slaughter in recent years.