In a historic decision, the Assam Government banned consumption of beef in hotels and restaurants in the state. The Government also decided not to allow its consumption in social functions and gatherings.
On the 4th of December, 2024, the decision was taken in a meeting of the state cabinet. CM Hemanta Biswa Sarma attended the meeting virtually from New Delhi.
“The issue of consumption of beef that has been the hot topic of discussion following allegations raised by Congress leaders Rakibul Hussain and APCC President Bhupen Kumar Borah was discussed in the State cabinet meeting. After discussing the issue, the cabinet has decided to ban the beef consumption in hotels and restaurants and also in the social functions in the state,” Sarma said while briefing media about the decision.
While addressing the media, Sarma also discussed many key points of his government. He also announced that a expansion of his cabinet will be done very soon.
