In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shifted its focus from religious debates to economic development, as articulated by state president Samik Bhattacharya. Responding to comments from Humayun Kabir, chief of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), who advocated for the cow's designation as a 'national animal,' Bhattacharya emphasized that the BJP's priority is to foster industrial growth and create jobs. He stated, 'We don't care about Babur, Humayun, Jahangir, or Akbar right now,' underscoring the need for investment in the state. Meanwhile, Kabir challenged the West Bengal government's regulations under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, asserting that ritual sacrifices will continue despite legal restrictions. He argued that the government cannot interfere with religious traditions that have persisted for over 1,400 years. Additionally, Furfura Sharif Pirzada Toha Siddiqui raised concerns about double standards in beef policies, questioning why domestic restrictions exist while beef exports thrive. He called for a consistent national policy on beef consumption, advocating for equal treatment across states in India.