Until now, the law barred sale and purchase of beef and beef products in areas “predominantly inhabited by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and other non-beef eating communities”, or “within a radius of 5 km” of any

The decision was taken at a meeting of the state Cabinet to amend the existing law on beef consumption, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he was ready to ban beef in Assam if state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah writes to him, seeking it. Responding to the allegation that BJP distributed beef to win the Muslim-dominated Samaguri,

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is willing to ban beef consumption if Congress seeks it in writing. The state passed the Cattle Preservation Act, restricting beef sales. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will send a team to study tea tribes in Assam,

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma proposes beef ban if Congress leader Bhupen Borah submits a written request. The move follows accusations of BJP using beef parties to influence voters.

Congress party alleged that the BJP distributed beef to the voters to win the bypolls in the Muslim-dominated Samaguri constituency.