The slaughter of cattle will soon be banned in Sri Lanka, in a move widely viewed as a concession to increasingly influential Buddhists in the ruling party.

The government said it would push through the ban after finalising a scheme to care for cattle too old to plough fields.

Sri Lanka has experienced a decline in beef consumption in recent years, with Buddhists and Hindus shunning it for religious reasons.

The industry has shrunk in recent years, with just 29,870 tonnes of beef produced last year, compared with 38,700 tonnes a decade earlier.

The sector is dominated by Muslims, who make up 10 per cent of Sri Lanka's 21 million population. Some 70 percent of Sri Lankans identify as Buddhists, and 12.5 percent as Hindus.

Beef imports, which amounted to just 116 tonnes last year, would be allowed to continue, officials said.

The country's main Muslim political party called on the government to provide financial support for people working in the sector.

Many Hindus believe cows are sacred, while some Buddhists do not eat beef, out of compassion for the animals.

The slaughter of cattle will soon be banned in Sri Lanka, in a move widely viewed as a concession to increasingly influential Buddhists in the ruling party. The government said it would push through the ban after finalising a scheme to care for cattle too old to plough fields.

The slaughter of cattle will soon be banned in Sri Lanka, in a move widely viewed as a concession to increasingly influential Buddhists in the ruling party. The government said it would push through the ban after finalising a scheme to care for cattle too old to plough fields. Sri Lanka has experienced a decline in beef consumption in recent years, with Buddhists and Hindus shunning it for religious reasons. The industry has shrunk in recent years, with just 29,870 tonnes of beef produced last year, compared with 38,700 tonnes a decade earlier. The sector is dominated by Muslims, who make up 10 per cent of Sri Lanka's 21 million population. Some 70 percent of Sri Lankans identify as Buddhists, and 12.5 percent as Hindus. Beef imports, which amounted to just 116 tonnes last year, would be allowed to continue, officials said. The country's main Muslim political party called on the government to provide financial support for people working in the sector. Many Hindus believe cows are sacred, while some Buddhists do not eat beef, out of compassion for the animals.

Sri Lanka to soon ban cattle slaughter

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa-led Sri Lanka government has decided to ban slaughtering of cows across the island nation.

On Tuesday, the PM told the ruling party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s parliamentary group that the government would legislate against cattle slaughter soon.

He said it was a proposal mooted a long time ago, but could not be made into law.

According to the reports, the proposal was not objected to by any of the ruling party member. However, there would be no ban on beef imports as a redress to meat-eaters.

Rajapaksa has taken this decision in his capacity of the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.

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In Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka, about 99 per cent people are meat-eaters. But the majority Hindus and Buddhists do not eat beef.&nbsp;

Rajapaksa's party the SLPP came to power with a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections held last month. The party's support base is Sinhalese Buddhist. They also happen to be the majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka. They make up 70 per cent of the country's population. Most of the Sinhalese Buddhists do not eat beef.

The influential Buddhist monks of the country have been pressuring successive governments to ban cow slaughter and they have the backing of some Hindu groups. 
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Sri Lanka saw anti-beef protests in 2018 with members of a Hindu outfit called "Seva Senai" took to the roads of Jaffna. They said Sri Lanka is a land of Hindus and Buddhists. The protests were held days before Ramzan.

In 2013, a Buddhist monk set himself on fire protesting against cow slaughter. In the same year, Sinhalese Buddhist groups had launched a campaign opposing halal certification.&nbsp;

&nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa-led Sri Lanka government has decided to ban slaughtering of cows across the island nation. On Tuesday, the PM told the ruling party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s parliamentary group that the government would legislate against cattle slaughter soon.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa-led Sri Lanka government has decided to ban slaughtering of cows across the island nation. On Tuesday, the PM told the ruling party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s parliamentary group that the government would legislate against cattle slaughter soon. He said it was a proposal mooted a long time ago, but could not be made into law. According to the reports, the proposal was not objected to by any of the ruling party member. However, there would be no ban on beef imports as a redress to meat-eaters. Rajapaksa has taken this decision in his capacity of the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. × In Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka, about 99 per cent people are meat-eaters. But the majority Hindus and Buddhists do not eat beef. Rajapaksa's party the SLPP came to power with a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections held last month. The party's support base is Sinhalese Buddhist. They also happen to be the majority ethnic group in Sri Lanka. They make up 70 per cent of the country's population. Most of the Sinhalese Buddhists do not eat beef. The influential Buddhist monks of the country have been pressuring successive governments to ban cow slaughter and they have the backing of some Hindu groups. Sri Lanka saw anti-beef protests in 2018 with members of a Hindu outfit called "Seva Senai" took to the roads of Jaffna. They said Sri Lanka is a land of Hindus and Buddhists. The protests were held days before Ramzan. In 2013, a Buddhist monk set himself on fire protesting against cow slaughter. In the same year, Sinhalese Buddhist groups had launched a campaign opposing halal certification. (With inputs from agencies)

Sri Lanka to ban cow slaughter, beef imports to be allowed

After taking feedback from states, the Centre has reportedly decided to withdraw its ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets.

A senior official from the Ministry of Environment and Forests was quoted by a media outlet as saying that a file had been sent to the Ministry of Law earlier this week that the government was withdrawing its May 23 notification, on changes made to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, because of various issues and would be revising it.

The ban had invited criticism from several quarters including slaughterhouse owners, states like Kerala and West Bengal, and farmers who opposed the restrictiction of trade in markets only to animals meant for agricultural use. The states had objected to the ban, stating it related to an issue under their jurisdiction.&nbsp;

The government had asked the states for their opinion on their notification in September.

In May, the Madras High Court granted an interim stay on the implementation of the rules.

In July, the Supreme Court had stayed the ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter to the entire country. 
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A senior official from the Ministry of Environment and Forests was quoted by a media outlet as saying that a file had been sent to the Ministry of Law earlier this week that the government was withdrawing its May 23 notification

After taking feedback from states, the Centre has reportedly decided to withdraw its ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets. A senior official from the Ministry of Environment and Forests was quoted by a media outlet as saying that a file had been sent to the Ministry of Law earlier this week that the government was withdrawing its May 23 notification, on changes made to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, because of various issues and would be revising it. The ban had invited criticism from several quarters including slaughterhouse owners, states like Kerala and West Bengal, and farmers who opposed the restrictiction of trade in markets only to animals meant for agricultural use. The states had objected to the ban, stating it related to an issue under their jurisdiction. The government had asked the states for their opinion on their notification in September. In May, the Madras High Court granted an interim stay on the implementation of the rules. In July, the Supreme Court had stayed the ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter to the entire country.

Government likely to withdraw ban on sale of cattle for slaughter: Report

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court granted a four week stay on the Central Government`s notification on cattle slaughter.

It has directed the state and the Government of India to reply in four weeks.

A petition was filed at the Madurai bench stating that it&#39;s basic right of an individual to choose his food.

Expressing strong disapproval of the Centre&#39;s move, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by attacking the BJP-led government at the centre and the RSS, saying there was no need for the people of his state to draw lessons from New Delhi or Nagpur on their food habits.

(ANI)

The High Court directed the state and the Government of India to reply in four weeks

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court granted a four week stay on the Central Government`s notification on cattle slaughter. It has directed the state and the Government of India to reply in four weeks. A petition was filed at the Madurai bench stating that it's basic right of an individual to choose his food. Expressing strong disapproval of the Centre's move, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had sent a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by attacking the BJP-led government at the centre and the RSS, saying there was no need for the people of his state to draw lessons from New Delhi or Nagpur on their food habits. (ANI)

Madras High Court stays Centre's cattle slaughter notification for 4 weeks

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