Need to challenge govt that treats cow as property: Swami Avimukteshwaranand
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Jaunpur (PTI): Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Saturday said "today's ruler does not consider the cow a mother but property", and asserted that it had become necessary to challenge such an approach.
The seer made the remarks after arriving in Jaunpur and visiting the ashram of sage Yamdagni on the banks of the Gomti River, where he performed prayers.
He said a major campaign for cow protection would be launched in Lucknow on March 11 and invited Yogi Adityanath to join the initiative.
The Shankaracharya said a 40-day deadline had earlier been given to declare the cow as 'Rajya Mata' and impose a complete ban on cow slaughter in Uttar Pradesh, which would end on March 11, after which the agitation would be intensified.
Targeting the state government, the Shankaracharya said the cow has traditionally been revered as a mother in Indian culture and Sanatan tradition, but the present dispensation was treating it merely as property.
"In such a situation, it has become necessary to challenge the ruler," he said.
He said the land of Jaunpur has been associated with sage Yamdagni and Parashurama, adding that traditions of cow protection and service had long been linked to the banks of the Gomti river.
Referring to mythology, he said sage Yamdagni had served and protected a cow at the same place, and when a king forcibly took it away, Parashurama stood against the injustice and retrieved it.
The Shankaracharya said saints were duty-bound to speak the truth and oppose injustice for the protection of society and religion. He added that after seeking the blessings of sage Yamdagni, he had resolved to raise his voice against injustice.
The seer left for Lucknow after offering prayers at several temples in Varanasi, including the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and Chintamani Ganesh Temple.
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My party will complete 5-year term, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress government would complete its five-year term, while sidestepping questions on whether he personally would remain in office for the full duration.
Addressing reporters here, he maintained that decisions on the leadership would rest with the party high command and refrained from giving a direct answer on his own tenure.
“Our party will complete five years,” Siddaramaiah said, when asked if he would complete a full term as Chief Minister.
On the issue of leadership, he reiterated that the final call would be taken by the party leadership, saying, “The high command will decide. There’s no point asking the same thing again.”
Indicating his readiness to travel to the national capital if required, he said, “If I am called to Delhi, I will go,” adding that he would seek an appointment with Rahul Gandhi if needed.
The talks on leadership change have intensified in the power corridor of the state where claims were made that Siddaramaiah would make way for his Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
The Chief Minister also underlined that recent by-election victories in Bagalkote and Davanagere South assembly segment reflected public support for the government, stating that this clearly shows that people have appreciated the Congress government and its programmes.
The CM also dismissed the opposition’s claims, alleging they lacked strategy, and said local body elections would be conducted as per rules.
