In May 2026, the BJP-led West Bengal government began strictly enforcing the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, a longstanding law regulating cattle slaughter. The move drew opposition from some livestock traders and led to legal challenges, while reports indicated that the rules affected cattle supply and trade ahead of Eid al-Adha. Amid these developments, a video is being shared on social media (here, here, and here) with the cla…