Bihar CM terms new cattle trade rules ridiculous

He says Bihar would soon see its first special cow shelter in Patna

A day after the Centre said it was open to suggestions from various groups on the May 23 slaughter notification, the move continued to invite criticism.

On Sunday, Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said the intent behind the notification was not to harm any particular group, influence food habits or affect the slaughter business. “Suggestions that have been submitted will be reviewed. It is not a prestige issue for the government,” he said.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday ridiculed the Sangh Parivar for “going overboard” in the name of cow protection and asked them to instead give shelter to cattle which