Why has Modi still not banned cow slaughter in India?

Because it cannot be done. Livestock is a state subject. The centre cannot pass a law on it. It is up to the states to do so. To change it, the government needs a constitutional amendment that will require 2/3 rd majority in both houses of the parliament, has to be approved by atleast half of the states and by the Judiciary. read more

Also one thing needs to be kept in mind- ban on cow slaughter does not necessarily mean beef consumption is banned. For example slaughter of all cattle is banned in Punjab. But canned beef can be consumed in Punjab. read more

Why Modi govt’s new cattle slaughter rules will hurt India When the Government of India issued an ‘extraordinary’ notification on Tuesday, restricting the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets and imposing rules that put a majority of the country’s animal markets in danger, it willy-nilly hit much more than the meat industry. read more