For so many of us, the cow isn't just an animal, it's something sacred we grew up revering like family, and having that protection vary depending on which state line you happen to cross feels like our beliefs matter less in some parts of the country than others.
Agriculture and animal husbandry fall under the State List in India's Constitution's Seventh Schedule, meaning cow slaughter regulation has historically and legally been each state's own jurisdiction to decide, reflecting real differences in regional diets, economies, and demographics across India.
Is moral behavior possible without religious belief?
Is caste-based reservation system still necessary in modern India?
