Public will stop implementation of cow slaughter bill: Subbaiah

Clarify whether Bill will help in development of agri, dairy farming

Speaking at a protest meeting against the ban on cow slaughter here on Wednesday, he said “if the society wakes up from its deep slumber, then government will fly like dry leaves. No government has the ability to stand in front of the people’s power in this democracy.”

“Ban on cow slaughter is anti-constitutional. As per Article 48 of the Constitution, unused cow can be slaughtered. However, the government should clarify whether the present Bill will help in the development of agriculture and dairy farming in the State.”

“Let the government invite us for a discussion to tell us on what yardstick, the ban on Cow Slaughter Bill is being implemented. In case if the ban had a genuine reason, then we will stop the protest now itself,” he said. Subbaiah said “there are around 6,000 castes in the country. Of which, 40 per cent of them consume beef. The BJP has been propagating that the cow slaughter is hurting the sentiments of Hindus. Let them announce that all those who consume beef are not Hindus. Let BJP announce that there are 33 crore Gods found in ‘Gomathe’ and hence the decision was taken to ban cow slaughter.”

Karnataka Komu Sauharda Vedike Convener K L Ashok said that the Vedike is ready to go for breach of law if the Bill is implemented in the state. “At the same time, we will hold protest in front of Vidhan Soudha by consuming beef.”

“The Bill is anti-Dalit and minorities. If the government goes ahead with the implementation of the Bill, then it will script for a new mutiny in the State,” he warned.

Kodagu Zilla Panchayat member V P Shashidhar said, “In Nagaland, people consume dog meat. No government has the right to take away right for food. BJP government is carrying out dictatorship.”

Communist Party of India (Marxist) District Secretary Dr I R Durgaprasad said “BJP government is introducing the Bill to give mental and physical torture to Muslims. The Bill will put farmers to hardship.”

Muslim Pragathipara Chintakara Vedike President K M Kunhi Abdulla said “by implementing the Bill, government is planning to make backward, minorities and farmers as its slaves.”

Januvaru Hathya Thade hagu Samrakshana Masoodi virodhi Samithi president K R Vidyadhar presided.