Kolkata, May 17: Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written to the Chief Minister of West Bengal regarding a notice issued by the state government on May 13 concerning animal slaughter. He stated that the notice has created confusion and dissatisfaction, particularly in the Murshidabad district.
In his letter, Chowdhury pointed out, “I would like to draw your attention to the public notice related to the ‘Animal Slaughter Guidelines’ issued by the West Bengal government on May 13, 2026, which has caused confusion and dissatisfaction among the people, and this needs to be addressed.”
The Congress leader emphasized that West Bengal, like other states in the country, is home to various communities and groups that follow different cultural traditions and customs according to their religious beliefs. Murshidabad, in particular, has a significant minority population, making the notice concerning the ‘guidelines’ a source of concern within the community.
The state government mandated that certificates must be obtained before the slaughter of bulls, calves, cows, buffaloes, and other animals. The notice also prohibits the public slaughter of these animals and states that inspecting officials should not be obstructed in enforcing the order.
Chowdhury urged the Chief Minister to intervene and eliminate the confusion among the people. He suggested that the district administration could identify and demarcate specific locations in areas like Murshidabad, where people can comfortably observe their social and religious customs without any hassle.
He wrote, “The identified locations will be used solely for religious and traditional activities. This will help alleviate the concerns and confusion among the minority community in Murshidabad, as they follow certain traditional practices. I hope you will intervene to put an end to the unrest and confusion spreading in the district.”