Fri, 2 Oct, 2026, 08:34 am
Reported by Bhaskar English
He said that Mahatma Gandhi had wanted cow slaughter to be stopped after Independence, but claimed that the practice continued despite long periods of Congress and BJP rule.
A large ‘Ahimsa March’ was organised in Surat on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, demanding action against alleged illegal slaughterhouses operating across Gujarat and a complete ban on cow slaughter.
Saints and religious leaders from the Jain and Hindu communities, along with thousands of animal welfare supporters, participated in the march carrying banners.
The protesters’ key demands were action against illegal slaughterhouses and an end to cow slaughter.
Government sources separately document ongoing measures and advisories concerning illegal animal slaughter and transportation.
