Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday clarified in assembly that only beef is banned in the state and that there are no plans to ban on slaughter of other animals.

Earlier, there were speculations that the state government would extend the ban on slaughter of other animals.


Maharashtra government has the power and might extend the ban on possession and consumption of cow, bull and bullock meat to other meat as well, Advocate General Sunil Manohar had said the Bombay high court on Monday. "This is just the beginning. We may consider banning slaughter of other animals too. As of now the state felt it was necessary to protect cows, bulls and bullocks," said Manohar.


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