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Suvendu Adhikari Warns Against Conversions and Cow Slaughter in Bengal
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 20:49
Suvendu Adhikari Warns Against Conversions and Cow Slaughter in Bengal
- •West Bengal announced a relief package of around ₹242 crore for flood-affected families in Malda, with over 24,500 families set to receive compensation.
- •Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned against religious conversions, love-jihad, and land-jihad during a government programme in Malda.
- •The state government asserted it will strictly implement the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950 to prevent cow slaughter.
- •Authorities commissioned IIT Kanpur to prepare a Detailed Project Report for a long-term solution to river erosion caused by the Ganges in Malda.
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a relief package of around ₹242 crore for flood-affected Malda, ensuring compensation for over 24,500 families with damaged homes and additional pre-Durga Puja assistance for 5,000 severely affected families.
Adhikari warned against religious conversions, love-jihad, and land-jihad, stating they will not be tolerated, and announced the implementation of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950.
To tackle the recurring problem of river erosion, the state government has asked IIT Kanpur to prepare a Detailed Project Report, and officials have already visited the area with an assurance of adequate funds.
