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Assam government expands beef ban to restaurants, hotels and public spaces

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 4 December 2024
The Assam government has banned beef consumption in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces statewide. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision, expanding a previous ban near temples. This follows accusations by Congress leaders that the BJP distributed beef during recent bypolls, prompting Sarma to challenge the Congress to support the ban.
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