"Gau Mata Meri Mata" Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister claims he rescued 7000 cows during Bakrid
Journalist Mohammed Zubair asks "Where are those 7000 cows?"
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister of State for Animal Husbandry Department Prabhu Chauhan on Wednesday claimed that he rescued at least 6000-7000 cows from being slaughtered/sacrificed on Bakri Eid earlier last month.
Speaking after being inducted into the newly formed cabinet of Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai, Chauhan was seen speaking about his efficiency both as an MLA and as a Minister in the state. He had also served as the Minister of State for Animal Husbandry Department in BS Yediyurappa’s government which was dissolved after Yediyurappa resigned as the CM of the state last month.
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In the video of Chauhan where he is speaking to a News 18 Kannada reporter, he is seen claiming that he rescued 6000-7000 cows during this Bakri Eid from being slaughtered/ sacrificed.
On being asked why he was once again inducted as a minister in the new cabinet, Chauhan said “I have worked efficiently. Our party made a survey and I have got 94 marks out of 100. That is how efficiently I have worked.
“I visited all the districts in the state to campaign against cow slaughtering. I treat cows like my mother. And even now I have planned to work harder for this cause. Secondly, I have controlled the COVID pandemic in my constituency” he said.
“The state president of the party, national president, former CM, new CM, everyone has put their faith in me and I am hopeful in delivering to them” he further added.
“I don’t want the Home portfolio or any other portfolio. I only want Animal Husbandry, if they want to give me an additional charge, then I will accept it but not anything against Animal Husbandry Department” he said when asked if he was anticipating any other portfolio in the new cabinet.
Upon being asked the reason behind his love for Animal Husbandry Department he told the reporter “Gau Mata, namma Mata” (Cow is my mother). He once again repeated “Gau Mata meri Mata” before concluding the interview.
Alt News Co-founder and journalist Mohammed Zubair while replying to Sharan Poovanna, the Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times who shared the video on Twitter, took a dig at the minister and asked where were these 6000-7000 cows.
Prabhu Chavan, to b sworn in as minister in Basavaraj Bommai cabinet, says he has saved 6000-7000 cows from being slaughtered/sacrificed on Bakrid
— Sharan Poovanna (@sharanpoovanna) August 4, 2021
Should someone tell him what happens on Bakrid ? ? pic.twitter.com/f7DtSxaI5F
Where are those 7000-8000 Cows? ?
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 4, 2021
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India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
New Delhi (PTI): India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians," the spokesperson said.
Jaiswal said India continued to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation so that peace and stability could be restored across West Asia.
"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.
The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.
The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.
The ministry affirmed that it "remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
