Why is Parrikar government silent over new beef rules, Church-backed NGO asks


Panaji, Jun 9 (IANS) : A newly-formed civil society group backed by the influential Roman Catholic Church in Goa on Thursday questioned the BJP-led coalition government's silence over the controversy kicked up by the new central government rules on cattle trade and slaughter, which they said have virtually resulted in a beef ban.

The organization 'Goa for Beef - Beef for Goa' led by Fr. Savio Fernandes of the Church-backed Council for Social Justice and Peace and Abdul Matin, a social worker, has demanded immediate revocation of the central government's rules.

It also said that accountability would be sought from Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar over the matter.

"Why has the government failed to raise any issues or make any statement with respect to the ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, which would affect the livelihoods of thousands of people in Goa, besides impinging on the food habits of a significant population of people in Goa," the two co-conveners said in a statement issued here.

"It is alarming that beef which is a source of protein for many people in Goa will soon be off the plate, rendering an important source of nutrition," the statement issued by Fernandes and Matin said.

"The government and its representatives have somersaulted from statements that it will respect the food choices of the people when it comes to eating meat to statements such as following the law and selectively interpreting the law with a view to excluding minorities and eventually the marginalized sections such as poor farmers and Dalit populations, all of whom are dependent on animals," the statement adds, warning that they would approach the judiciary to strike down the amended provisions in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017.

Catholics account for more than 26 per cent of the coastal state's population.

  

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  • vincent rodrigues, bangaluru/Katapadi

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    Anyone imposing any restriction on the food system of the people is not a wise decision

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  • The Guru, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    vincent rodrigues, bangaluru/Katapadi

    Anyone is hurting the religious sentiments of the majority people, then I don't think they deserve to live in this country...

    If you just cant take restrictions on the food which hurts majority of the people, then how can we take those things which hurts our sentiments

    You can silently re-locate to those country who does not impose any restrictions....

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  • concerned citizen, global citizen

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    “Of course, the aim of a constitutional democracy is to safeguard the rights of the minority and avoid the tyranny of the majority. (p. 102)”
    ― Cornel West, Race Matters

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  • Rajesh, Mulki

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    Talibán Indian versión...If I raise a VIDESHI breed only meat yielding variety which are used for beef in those countries,,will that foreign cow also considered as....?

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    ..send a copy of KERALA HIGH COURT judgement to this NGO..when fools argue its better to be silent..PARKKKAR is a wise man..

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  • MILAN, LUCERNE

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    IF BEEF BAN ALL OVER THE COUNTRY I COULD HAVE UNDERSTAND. BUT IT'S ALLOWED ALL OVER THE WORLD.

    FOR THAT WE CANNOT HAVE WORLD WAR......

    THAT MEANS, WE CANNOT HAVE ANY RELATIONSHIP WITH BEEF EATING COUNTRIES.. AND PEOPLE'S TAX PAYERS MONEY WILL BE SAVED,, FROM PM GOING BEEF EATING COUNTRIES..

    INDIANS.. PLZ THINK LIKE A MAN. DON'T THINK LIKE A COW.

    IF THIS CONTINUES LIKE THIS.. COW WILL RUIN INDIA. AND SOME OTHER COUNTRY WILL TAKE OVER INDIA AND RULE INDIA

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  • Jeevan, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    We worship cows only in india. If we go abroad for holiday or work. We don't worship cows there.

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  • Manoj, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    Jhakaas.. Well said jeevan. Milan will have no answer

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  • MILAN, LUCERNE

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    IT'S NOT JHAKAAS, IT'S BAKWAAS.

    THERE ARE MANY TEMPLES IN ABROAD AS WELL AS IN ISLAMIC COUNTRIES TOO.. AND MANY HINDUS ARE WORSHIPPING IN THAT TEMPLES...

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    How did they expect parikar govt to oppose centre rules?
    Please do not include Dalit's and poor farmers for the benefit of supporting your food habits...
    I think there was no slaughtering of animals prior to 10th century . I mean the time arabs invaded India. And later Portuguese invasion...

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  • Jamal, Mangalore/Abudhabi

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    When did Arabs invade India? Inchala undaa!!! Mange malpere .

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    Modi must understand one thing, and it is important if he wants to rule/want to be PM he must respect the international law and respect other persons wish too.

    Let he and his gang must keep it in mind that India is a decomocratic country, not Monarchy rule. So he and his gang must learn and practice it. If not they better find the place somewhere.....maybe in cow shed....

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  • The Guru, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    Alwyn, Mangalore

    What about the sentiments of the people who worship cow In India??? Are they not humans??? Don't these people come under international law...

    I agree there are hindus who eat beef that does not justify if you compare the number of people who worship and number of people who eat it..

    First respect the sentiments of Indians then you can speak about international law...

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  • Jeevan, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    Beef should be banned. Iam a dalit I don't eat beef. Even modiji don't eat beef.
    We worship cow. So for our sentiment it should be banned.
    But in Goa is should be allowed. Because there are many visitors than Indians.

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  • Francis, Shirva

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    jeevan, i don't think you are a dalit. Dalits are very humble and sincere.

    as per your opinion, Goa should allowed beef because of foreign visitors. But you don't want foreign visitors in Karnataka and you don't want Karnataka state development.

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  • MILAN, LUCERNE

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    FIRST TIME IAM HEARING DALIT'S WORSHIP COWS...

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  • Wilson, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    First be a good human .!! Then speak about Dalit and Modi

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  • MILAN, LUCERNE

    Fri, Jun 09 2017

    HOW PEOPLE WILL SURVIVE IN GOA WITHOUT BEEF WITH BEER.

    GOA IS POPULAR INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ATTRACTION, IF BEEF IS BANNED, INDIA MIGHT LOSE TOURISM.

    AND ONLY COW CAN BE SEEN BATHING IN BEACH...

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