"Why has a complete ban not been imposed on cow sacrifice?": Tariq Anwar
May 23, 2026
New Delhi [India], May 23 : Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Saturday said that the Muslim community has appealed against the sacrifice of cows during Bakri Eid.
He even demanded that the cow be declared the national animal, while questioning why a complete ban has not been imposed despite strong sentiments linked to the animal.
Speaking to ANI, Anwar said, "... The Muslim community have already said and appealed that this time there should be no sacrifice of cows. They have even urged the government to declare the cow as the national animal. Why has a complete ban not been imposed, and why has the cow not been declared the national animal?"
"Government managed to remove Article 370 without any difficulty, but when it comes to cows, to whom people are deeply attached, with Hindu sentiments bound to her, you are not imposing a ban," he further said.
With the festival of Bakri Eid approaching on May 27 (subject to moon sighting), the Delhi government has issued stringent guidelines to ensure public order and hygiene across the national capital.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has warned that the administration will take stern criminal action against those violating regulations regarding animal sacrifice and waste management.
Mishra said sacrificing cattle, cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals in the national capital is completely illegal and violators would face legal consequences.
"The Delhi Government's Development Ministry has issued some instructions for the upcoming festival of Bakra Eid. On the occasion of Bakra Eid, sacrificing cattle, cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals in Delhi is completely illegal, and anyone doing or attempting to do so will be charged with a criminal offence, and legal action will be taken," Mishra said.
He further said that animal sacrifice in public places and illegal buying and selling of animals on roads and in residential areas would not be permitted.
"Furthermore, sacrificing animals in public places is also completely prohibited, and legal action will be taken against those who do so. In addition, illegally buying and selling animals in markets, setting up markets on the streets and lanes, and selling and buying animals are also completely illegal and not permitted," he added.
