Member of Parliament from Rajmahal Lok Sabha and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader (JMM), Vijay Hansdak came down heavy on Bharatiya Janata Party during a party worker conference in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand. He did not even miss to use derogatory words against the ruling government in his attack on BJP.[Read More…]
Tag: cow vigilantism
Cow Vigilantism has many worried and they aren’t just Muslims!
On a recent road trip to Rajasthan, I saw hundreds of cattle roaming the streets. That, I am told, is a common sight in the state! On more than one occasion, we nearly missed hitting the cattle squatting bang in the middle of the highway (National Highway as well as[Read More…]
States must appoint police officers to prevent cow vigilantism: SC
The Supreme Court asked the states to appoint a senior police officer who will be responsible for preventing violence in the name of cow protection in every district. The order will have to be complied with by 13 October. States have also been to compensate victims of violence in the[Read More…]
Take steps to end cow vigilantism: SC to Centre, states
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the states to take necessary steps to put an end to cow vigilantism. It asked each state to appoint a senior police officer in every district as a nodal officer to take action against cow vigilantism. The apex court also questioned[Read More…]
Govt do not support cow vigilantism, states must tackle so-called groups: Centre tells SC
Solicitor general Ranjit Kumar who was appearing for the Centre told Supreme Court on Friday that the government does not support cow vigilantism and it was for the states to tackle so-called groups. Kumar said law and order was a state issue and it was up to them to restrain[Read More…]
Everyone has the right to eat beef, says Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister, Ramdas Athawale, on Friday condemned violence in the name of cow vigilantism and said that no one has the right to challenge the law. While addressing a press conference, Athawale, asserted that instead of violating the law, one should each out to it. “Everyone has the right to[Read More…]
PM’s remark on cow vigilantism will not make impact unless govt takes action: Asaduddin Owaisi
Responding to the statements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the violence of cow vigilantes, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the remark of PM Modi will not make any influence unless the NDA government led by him takes action on such groups. He said PM Modi should walk the talk[Read More…]
As cow vigilantism claims lives, Gaurakshaks get awards
While India is at a stage where lawless acts of cow vigilantism are claiming human lives, several gaurakshaks were given awards for their “great service” at the National Conference on the Indian Cow organised by Virat Hindustan Sangam at the Bombay Stock Exchange. My speech #BosIndicusCow https://t.co/nVMYa2wtfC — Subramanian[Read More…]
After Aadhaar for humans, now comes UIDs for cows
While the debate over cow vigilantism intensifies after repeated instances of violence across the country, the Centre has now decided to create Aadhaar-like UID for approximately 47 million indigenous and crossbred cows across the country. The Centre has made this proposal to the Supreme Court, said reports on Monday. The[Read More…]
Alwar lynching: Supreme Court issues notice to 6 states
On Friday, the Supreme Court in response to the brutal murder of a man Rajasthan’s Alwar town has issued notices to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka and sought a detailed reply on a petition regarding cow vigilantism. Supreme Court also asked the Rajasthan government to[Read More…]