Indian Christians protest anti cow slaughter bill

INDIAN Christians have joined a protest against a bill banning cow slaughter they say targets minority groups.

Fifty thousand people including dalit (former “untouchables” in the caste system), tribal people and farmers attended a June 28 convention to oppose the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill 2010.

The bill, adopted by the state legislature on June 19, bans slaughter of cattle and the purchase, sale and disposal of cattle for slaughter. It also prohibits the usage and possession of beef, which effectively bans beef consumption.

Speakers said the bill targets religious minorities like Christians and Muslims who eat beef.

The bill is “unconstitutional and unacceptable” because it discriminates against minorities, said Girish Karnard, a playwright and filmmaker.

Full report from ucanews.com