Beef fests held to protest ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

May 27, 2017 15:41

'Beef Fests' were held in various parts of Kerala today to protest the Centre's decision of banning sale and purchase of cattle from animal

markets for slaughter, even as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said he would approach the prime minister in this matter.

Activists of the ruling CPI-M-led LDF, opposition Congress-headed UDF and their youth wings took out marches and organised these fests across the state, where beef is widely consumed.

The central government has banned the sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter, a move that is expected to hit export and trade of meat and leather.

Demonstrations were held outside the secretariat in the state capital where the protesters cooked and distributed beef on the road side.

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