Clarifying stance, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that he is not against people following Christianity as their religious faith adding that his concerns revolve around specific actions like the slaughtering of cows and religious conversion.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while countering the opposition, highlighted the "unprecedented efforts of the double-engine government" in conserving 11 lakh cows. There is a provision of Rs 3,000 crores in the original budget for the protection of cows, he said.
Along with the Gorkhas in various parts of India and in neighbouring Nepal, the community in Assam which is sizable in numbers, on Monday celebrated 'Gai Tihar' by worshipping cows, feeding them, putting tikas, and garlands on them.
"Madhya Pradesh Ajab Hai, Sabse Gajab Hai" - a popular slogan among the citizens of the state - has been re-enacted once again, this time in Ujjain district, where cows walked over men as part of their tradition.
With the aim of promoting and protecting cattle, the Yogi government is running several schemes to promote cattle rearing in Uttar Pradesh and encourage cattle rearers.
Justice Subramonium Prasad directed the Counsel for the Delhi Government to file a fresh status report after taking instructions from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the BSES regarding further action taken in the matter.
The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has embarked upon a mission to enhance cattle breeds, boost milk production, and augment the population of indigenous cow breeds. Recently, the government prepared a detailed action plan for three pivotal schemes under the Nand Baba Milk Mission, accordin
Speaking to ANI, Baba said, “Madhya Pradesh government is bringing various types of schemes like saree, umbrella, slippers, shoes but there is no scheme for ‘cow’ as it does not provide vote. The rest of the schemes have been brought because it will provide votes.”
The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana under Nand Baba Mission to improve the breed of cattle and increase milk production in the state.
During the brief pilgrimage, people are dressed as cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes, commemorating those who died within one year. The bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession including the cows.
As many as 15 houses collapsed and seven cowsheds were completely destroyed in subsidence and landslides at Jakhan village, part of Madrasu gram panchayat on Langha Road, 50 km from Dehradun on Wednesday, an offical statement informed.