Beef and cow slaughter is already a big issue in the country. Recently former defense Minister and current Goa CM Manohar Parrikar has given a controversial statement over beef.
Controversial statement of Parrikar
- In a statement by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, he says that the union territory will never face shortage in beef production.
- In addition to which Parrikar said that if the UT faces any kind of reduction in beef production, it will then be imported from Karnataka.
- He presented this statement at Goa Vidhan Sabha.
- In addition he said that the meat is still imported from Belgam so as to ensure that the UT never lacks in meat.
- He said the above as a reply to BJP MLA Nilesh Kabral.
- He said that he’ll ensure that the imported beef is well tested by authorized doctor before bringing it to markets.
Daily Production of 2000kg Beef:
- Parrikar also informed about Ponda Situated Goa Meat Complex.
- In addition he said that it is the only authorized slaughter house in the UT.
- Furthermore it produces around 2000 kg beef daily.
- The rest of the beef is supplied by Karnataka.
- The government has no intention of banning the import of animals for slaughter from other states.
- Most noteworthy is the fact the in backward regions of Goa, Beef is eaten on a regular basis.
- The backward classes of Goa constitute almost 30% of the total population of the Union territory.