Pluralistic ‘Idea of India’ In Danger — Over Beef

By Published on October 8, 2015

India is the world’s largest exporter of beef and its fifth biggest consumer, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government wants a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and the beef trade, which is run mostly by Muslims.

Akhlaq’s murder has brought to the fore tension over whether India should drop its pluralistic ideals and adopt a Hindu-first identity.

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