Why criticise rule to regulate livestock market ?
Government of India ( now popularly known as Modi government ) has notified new rules to regulate livestock markets under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
Even before the ink on the paper describing the notification dries, section of Indian media , opposition political parties and some fringe groups have jumped into fray and have started accusing vehemently the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of implementing what they call as Hindutva doctrine.
These days, Hindutva doctrine is the term frequently used by several critics to paint Modi government as not secular and as one trying to spread the cause of Hindu religion. Mr. Modi has been repeatedly praising other religions also and just two days back in his national radio address, Mr. Modi conveyed his greetings to muslims on the eve of Ramzan month. But, these are falling on deaf ears amongst the determined critics , who seem to be finding loopholes to paint Modi government in a negative way at every opportunity.
The fact is that the notification issued by Modi government to regulate livestock market is a document on the regulation of sale of livestock bought and sold in animal markets, with prohibition on the cruelty inflicted in the transport and treatment of animals. It includes category of cattle namely cows, buffaloes, bulls and camels. The notification just aims to regulate the market and bring certain element of order into it.
Now, let us read the notification straight.
The rules prohibit the sale of animals for slaughter through the livestock markets, so that animals for slaughter could be sought directly from farms, thus ensuring traceability and food safety. Nowhere in the notification, it has been said that the animal cannot be slaughtered. However, this important aspect has been ignored by the media and the critics. Obviously, they have not cared to get the required clarification from the government before reacting with strong criticisms and adverse comments.
Let us look at the regulation from another view point.
Many critics say that cow is a holy animal for Hindus and therefore, the Modi government is trying to prevent slaughter of cows to satisfy the so called Hindutva agenda. This uncharitable criticism further goes on to say that the list includes camels also to camouflage the intention of the Modi government to prevent the slaughter of cows.
Christians consider Bible and Cross as holy. Same way Muslims consider Koran as holy. Hindus consider Bhagawad Gita and Cow as holy and every religion has such sentiments and they are entitled to have it. It is the duty of every one to respect such sentiments. In the same way , Hindus expect that their sentiments for holy cow should be respected by everyone else.
None of the critics of the notification of Modi government have cared to comment on the rights of the Hindus to expect that the holy cow which they hold in high respect should be protected.
Another criticism is that the move to regulate the market will kill the livestock economy in India and affect the buffalo meat export which recorded Rs. 26,684 cr. in 2015-16. Further, the critics have argued that meat, leather and other industries would be seriously crippled. All these are exaggerated fears and statements without careful study of the implications of the regulations.
The new rules clearly aim at regulating the market . While the sale in the animal market for slaughter purposes have been banned , the sale from the farm house has not been banned. This will ensure that the beef market would be more healthy and the buyers will have greater confidence that they are not eating the beef produced by slaughtering sick animals.
Further, it may be pointed out that cow slaughter has already been banned in few states in India and heaven has not fallen due to this.
In India, we have seen situations recently when a person was arrested for pushing down a live dog from the top of a multi storey building and another person was arrested for feeding poison to a stray dog. These acts are called as cruelty to animals and were severely condemned in the media. But , same media seems to think that slaughter of the cow or buffalo or a camel is not an act of cruelty. What strange and convenient logic !
N.S.Venkataraman
Nandini Voice for The Deprived
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Even before the ink on the paper describing the notification dries, section of Indian media , opposition political parties and some fringe groups have jumped into fray and have started accusing vehemently the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of implementing what they call as Hindutva doctrine.
These days, Hindutva doctrine is the term frequently used by several critics to paint Modi government as not secular and as one trying to spread the cause of Hindu religion. Mr. Modi has been repeatedly praising other religions also and just two days back in his national radio address, Mr. Modi conveyed his greetings to muslims on the eve of Ramzan month. But, these are falling on deaf ears amongst the determined critics , who seem to be finding loopholes to paint Modi government in a negative way at every opportunity.
The fact is that the notification issued by Modi government to regulate livestock market is a document on the regulation of sale of livestock bought and sold in animal markets, with prohibition on the cruelty inflicted in the transport and treatment of animals. It includes category of cattle namely cows, buffaloes, bulls and camels. The notification just aims to regulate the market and bring certain element of order into it.
Now, let us read the notification straight.
The rules prohibit the sale of animals for slaughter through the livestock markets, so that animals for slaughter could be sought directly from farms, thus ensuring traceability and food safety. Nowhere in the notification, it has been said that the animal cannot be slaughtered. However, this important aspect has been ignored by the media and the critics. Obviously, they have not cared to get the required clarification from the government before reacting with strong criticisms and adverse comments.
Let us look at the regulation from another view point.
Many critics say that cow is a holy animal for Hindus and therefore, the Modi government is trying to prevent slaughter of cows to satisfy the so called Hindutva agenda. This uncharitable criticism further goes on to say that the list includes camels also to camouflage the intention of the Modi government to prevent the slaughter of cows.
Christians consider Bible and Cross as holy. Same way Muslims consider Koran as holy. Hindus consider Bhagawad Gita and Cow as holy and every religion has such sentiments and they are entitled to have it. It is the duty of every one to respect such sentiments. In the same way , Hindus expect that their sentiments for holy cow should be respected by everyone else.
None of the critics of the notification of Modi government have cared to comment on the rights of the Hindus to expect that the holy cow which they hold in high respect should be protected.
Another criticism is that the move to regulate the market will kill the livestock economy in India and affect the buffalo meat export which recorded Rs. 26,684 cr. in 2015-16. Further, the critics have argued that meat, leather and other industries would be seriously crippled. All these are exaggerated fears and statements without careful study of the implications of the regulations.
The new rules clearly aim at regulating the market . While the sale in the animal market for slaughter purposes have been banned , the sale from the farm house has not been banned. This will ensure that the beef market would be more healthy and the buyers will have greater confidence that they are not eating the beef produced by slaughtering sick animals.
Further, it may be pointed out that cow slaughter has already been banned in few states in India and heaven has not fallen due to this.
In India, we have seen situations recently when a person was arrested for pushing down a live dog from the top of a multi storey building and another person was arrested for feeding poison to a stray dog. These acts are called as cruelty to animals and were severely condemned in the media. But , same media seems to think that slaughter of the cow or buffalo or a camel is not an act of cruelty. What strange and convenient logic !
N.S.Venkataraman
Nandini Voice for The Deprived
nandinivoice.com more
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Oct 31
I agree with Mr N.S. Venkataraman. People who criticize the Government should better understand the burning issues facing this country today. more
May 30
Well articulated. This issue needs proper publicity. Government has failed to clarify the issue through a press conference. Media has only a nuisance value. Political parties use the paid media to mainstream and instigate the people. Sorry state of affairs. more
May 30
Well said Mr. Venkataraman. The country was taken for a ride by the INC and its allies for over five decades and when an honest person like Mr. Modi tries to set things right he is criticized for his actions. When his action bears fruit they claim that they initiated it during their regime and find fault in execution. This is how they act and infact people have accepted which is evident from the recent election results. Any how, let us not waste time in such silly matters and crry forward the good work being done by Mr. Modi. more
May 30
Mr N.S. Venkataraman is absolutely right. The various moves by Opposition parties on almost all issues facing the country and being tackled by the Modi Government, are purely political stunts. If anyone studies the so-called leaders of Opposition Parties and their close associates, one would find that ALL of THEM and I mean ALL of THEM, came into politics only to make money. They all did so without any qualms of the damage to the country. I would go to the extent to say.... right from Jawaharlal Nehru onwards, and not only in Congress party but in all other parties too, whether MSY or LPY or even the so-called socialistic Left parties. None of them did as much for the country as they did for themselves. IN fact it was a ration of 20:80 for country: self. These people have ultimately to be finished and even their descendants need to be tackled who have made a lot of money. Crooks cannot be finished quickly, I think this is known to all. more
May 30
