Karnataka govt should take strict action to prevent cow slaughter: Nalin Kumar Kateel
Mangaluru, Jun 27: Alleging that incidents of cattle theft and slaughter are on the rise after the Congress came to power in Karnataka, BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel on Tuesday demanded strict action must be taken to protect cows as they "represent" the culture of the country.
Addressing reporters here, Kateel said the nation had given utmost importance to the protection and conservation of cattle, and the cow represents the culture of the country.
Kateel said the previous BJP government introduced the anti-cattle slaughter law to "protect the culture of this land". The present government has failed to take strict measures to prevent the slaughtering of cattle, he charged.
The Dakshina Kannada MP alleged that cases of cattle theft and illegal slaughter are on the rise after the new government took over. The police department should take stringent action against people involved in such incidents.
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On Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge's statement in favour of the withdrawal of anti-cattle slaughter law, Kateel said the Congress leader should learn to respect the sentiments of people. Such statements are a threat to peace in the society, the BJP state chief asserted.
Kateel said BJP workers have started working very hard for the victory of the party in next year's Lok Sabha elections. He asked BJP leaders not to come out with unnecessary statements on party affairs.
Notices have been served to the leaders who made such statements, he said, adding that action will be taken against party personnel who violate discipline. "Everyone should work under the regulations and discipline of the party," he said.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
