Archive · 9 Aug 2025
MP Seeks Nationwide Ban on Cattle Slaughter
A member of Parliament wants to make it illegal to slaughter cows all over the country.
He thinks this will help produce more milk because there will be more cows.
Many states already have laws against cow slaughter.
He says we need a consistent law, especially because cows are moved between states.
Some people worry that a ban would go against local traditions.
He thinks it is important to build places for stray cows to live in so they don't cause problems.
However, the discussion about this is delayed because of disagreements in Parliament.
Odisha MP Bhartruhari Mahtab seeks a nationwide ban on cattle slaughter.
Mahtab, a recent BJP member, aims to boost milk production through this bill.
The Bill proposes to unify state laws and address cattle trading.
Mahtab suggests constructing more gaushalas to manage stray cattle.
Parliamentary disruptions prevent the Bill's introduction.
- Who
- Bhartruhari Mahtab, Lok Sabha MP from Odisha; Members of Parliament.
- What
- Lok Sabha MP Bhartruhari Mahtab seeks a ban on cattle slaughter at the national level.
- When
- March 2024, the interview was conducted after the MP joined BJP.
- Where
- India, with specific relevance to Odisha.
- Why
- To boost milk production and bring uniformity to cattle-related laws.
Proponents
Opponents
Cultural diversity
Proponents
Need for a uniform law to prevent cattle slaughter.
Opponents
Potential opposition based on local food habits.
Stray cattle problem
Proponents
Preventing cattle slaughter to increase the milk supply.
Opponents
Stray cattle on the roads, or causing crop damage.
- MP
- Bhartruhari Mahtab
- Political Party
- BJP
- Constituency
- Cuttack, Odisha
- Bill Aim
- Ban cattle slaughter nationwide
- Reason for Bill
- Improve milk production