An article by Ashin Santa Zawti in recent edition of the Thargyi Thway journal said competing for butcher licence with the other religions to safe the live of cattle is a way to promote nationalist cause. He wrote in 27 January issue of the journal that if the members of minority religion won tender for butcher licence they will become richer and they would use their wealth for disappearance of Myanmar race and Buddhism. “That is why wining for butcher licence in competition against Kular (a derogatory term used in Myanmar against Muslims and South Asian origins) could prevent the threat against our race and religion,” the monk wrote. The monk said the cattle, who safeguard the lives of the people, are like parents. The monk quoting Leti monk said cattle meat should not be consumed. Starting from 2012 Ziwita Dhana group, which is an affiliate group of Ma Ba Tha, has been competing for butcher licence. Especially in Ayeyarwady, the group raided butcher house and ban transport of cattle from one township to another, those involved were arrested. The group also prevented Muslims from celebrating the Eid-ul-Aduha, which involve sacrifice of cattle. Reference: Thargyi Thway Journal 27 January 27 2017 page 32