Ravivarma Kumar urges CM to withdraw cow slaughter ban, cites hardship for Muslim community
Mysuru : Senior advocate and former Advocate General Prof. Ravivarma Kumar has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to withdraw the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, claiming that the law has created serious hardships for the Muslim community.
Speaking at a public event attended by the Chief Minister, Ravivarma Kumar said the cow slaughter ban has led to “unnecessary harassment, criminalisation, and livelihood challenges” for many, particularly those dependent on cattle trade and meat-related occupations. He appealed directly from the stage, requesting the government to repeal the legislation to ensure relief for affected communities.
The law, enacted in 2021, imposes strict restrictions on the slaughter of cows, bulls, and bullocks in Karnataka. It allows exemptions only for aged or unfit cattle transported for agricultural or dairy-related purposes. After the Act came into force, the state intensified crackdowns on illegal cattle transport and slaughter, registering several cases across districts.
Meanwhile, political temperatures have risen over another issue: the state’s decision to allocate ₹67 crore for Muslim community halls. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka criticised the move on social media, alleging that the government was indulging in “appeasement politics” and offering “guarantees” only to one community. According to him, Hindus are burdened with “tax, trouble and discrimination,” while minorities enjoy preferential treatment.
The two developments have triggered renewed debate on communal sensitivities, governance priorities, and the larger question of balancing law enforcement with the livelihoods of marginalised groups. The Siddaramaiah-led government is yet to respond formally to Ravivarma Kumar’s request, but the appeal has already drawn sharp reactions from both supporters and critics of the cow slaughter ban.
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