Rising political pressure under the ruling BJP government is tightening the availability of beef in West Bengal, leading to its gradual disappearance from restaurant menus and market shelves as suppliers face growing restrictions. Authorities have intensified enforcement of animal welfare and slaughterhouse regulations, prompting livestock traders and butchers to scale back operations. The shift has sparked concerns among consumers and small-scale vendors, who report dwindling access to the staple protein. While officials cite compliance with national laws, critics argue the crackdown disproportionately affects marginalized communities dependent on beef.
Since Prime Minister Modi's BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder.
