Guideline Controversy Stirs Unease in Murshidabad

Senior Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to address concerns over animal slaughter guidelines issued by the state. The guidelines have caused confusion among the minority community in Murshidabad. Chowdhury suggests designating specific areas for religious practices to reduce unrest.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 17-05-2026 14:46 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 14:46 IST
Guideline Controversy Stirs Unease in Murshidabad
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Senior Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury has called upon West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to promptly address confusion and unrest arising from the state's recent animal slaughter guidelines.

In a letter to Adhikari, Chowdhury expressed concerns about the impact on Murshidabad's minority community, which he claims is particularly affected.

To mitigate unrest, Chowdhury proposed demarcating specific areas for religious practices, allowing communities to follow their customs without interference.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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