Congress to oppose anti-cow slaughter bill in Karnataka Assembly: Siddaramaiah

Congress party is all set to oppose  anti-cow slaughter bill which will be introduced in Karnataka Assembly during winter session from December 7. Speaking on his party's stance, Leer of Opposition Siddaramaiah stated that Congress h decided to oppose bill to stand up for those whose livelihoods depended on beef. 

"Congress has to oppose anti-cow slaughter bill here. All people who depend on beef for ir living will lose ir jobs if this bill is passed. A lot of people will face problems. y (BJP) will introduce whatever bill has been prepared by RSS," Siddaramaiah said. 

Earlier this week,  BJP government in Karnataka anunced its decision to table an anti-cow slaughter bill during upcoming legislative session. This comes after Karanataka government discussed matter during a recently-held cabinet meeting. 

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While speaking on matter, Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chavan said, "It has been a desire to implement anti-cow slaughter law in Karnataka since I took over responsibility of this ministry and time for it has come w," Chavan said in a release. tably, saffron party in its manifesto ahe of 2018 assembly election h promised prohibition of cow slaughter.

"Similar acts implemented in or states have been studied and deliberations have taken place in this regard with officials and experts about furr strengning it in our state compared to ors. In future cow slaughter will be banned in state and also its sale or purchase of beef both from within and outside state," he ded.

Earlier, Congress leer Siddaramaiah h targeted BJP for trying to introduce laws against "cow slaughter" and "love jih" in order to divert public's attention from ir "failures".

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(With ncy Inputs; PTI Im)