Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a new attack on the Congress party's election programme, claiming that it intends to allow the consumption of beef if the party wins power. Addressing a press conference, Adityanath accused the opposition alliance, INDIA, of intentionally pushing beef consumption, which contradicts Hindu beliefs about cows as sacred animals.

"The Hindu community in this country completely abstains from consuming beef, as they regard the cow as sacred. Congress' attempt to grant exemptions to Muslims in this regard is unacceptable to all," he said, per the ANI report.