Indian government defers cow slaughter ban
22/08/2003
The Indian government has deferred the country’s proposed ban on cow slaughter following strong protests made by parties in Parliament yesterday.
It is feared the planned Prevention of Cruelty to Cows Bill, 2003 could cause leather exports to decline 30%, costing the leather industry $700 million and affecting the livelihood of around 1.5 million people.
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