Assam Government Imposes Statewide Beef Ban in Restaurants, Hotels, and Public Places

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the state government has decided to impose a ban on the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public places. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting and marks an expansion of previous regulations concerning beef consumption in the state.

Sarma explained that while the current laws regarding beef were already strict, they did not prohibit its consumption in public spaces such as hotels, restaurants, or at social and religious gatherings. “We have decided that beef will not be served in any restaurant or hotel, nor will it be allowed at public functions or public places,” he stated during a press conference.

He emphasized that the ban extends beyond just religious areas. "Earlier, we decided to stop eating beef near temples, but now we have expanded this to the entire state," Sarma added. “From today, you will not be able to eat beef in any community place, hotel, or restaurant,” he confirmed.

Meanwhile, Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika made a bold statement, challenging the opposition Congress to either support the beef ban or leave India. He took to social media, saying, “I challenge the Assam Congress to welcome the beef ban or go and settle in Pakistan.”​