Political Controversy Erupts Over 'Birth Certificate for Cows' Comment by BJP MLA
‘Parivartan’: Mahua Moitra Mocks BJP MLA Over ‘Birth Certificate For Cows’ Remark
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BJP MLA Rekha Patra's request for a 'birth certificate' for cattle during a traffic stop in Hingalganj has led to a political controversy. TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized the remark, linking it to the BJP's policies. This incident follows a recent government notice regarding cattle slaughter regulations in West Bengal.
- 01Rekha Patra, a newly elected BJP MLA, insisted on a birth certificate to verify the age of cattle during a vehicle stop.
- 02Mahua Moitra (Trinamool Congress MP) mocked the BJP MLA's comment on social media, highlighting the absurdity of the request.
- 03The West Bengal government recently issued a notice outlining regulations on cattle slaughter, referencing a 1950 law and a 2018 Calcutta High Court order.
- 04The public notice states that no animal can be slaughtered without a certificate from municipal authorities and a government veterinary surgeon.
- 05Violations of the slaughter regulations can result in up to six months of imprisonment or a fine of ₹1,000 (approximately $12 USD).
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A political controversy has arisen in West Bengal following remarks by Rekha Patra, a newly elected BJP MLA, who demanded a 'birth certificate' for cattle during a traffic stop in Hingalganj. Patra claimed that the state government has guidelines prohibiting the slaughter of cattle under 14 years of age and emphasized the need to catch illegal transporters. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra responded to the incident by mocking Patra's comments on social media, suggesting that such requests reflect the absurdity of the BJP's policies. This incident coincides with a recent public notice from the West Bengal government regarding cattle slaughter regulations, which references provisions under a 1950 Bengal law and a 2018 Calcutta High Court order. The notice states that no animal can be slaughtered without a certification from local authorities and a government veterinary surgeon, assessing the animal's age and health. Violations of these regulations could lead to penalties, including imprisonment or fines.
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The remarks and subsequent regulations could affect local farmers and cattle transporters in West Bengal.
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