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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Rupee falls 11 paise to 94.27 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai (PTI): The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 94.27 against US dollar in early trade on Monday driven by persistent dollar demand and a broader shift toward safe-haven assets.
Forex traders said the Indian rupee has hit a rough patch, falling for five consecutive sessions, weighed down by a combination of factors such as the RBI loosening its grip on currency rules and rising oil prices caused by global tensions.
Moreover, investors are becoming cautious again, with foreign institutions pulling money out of the market after a brief period of buying amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.
At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 94.25 against the US dollar, then lost some ground and touched 94.27 against the US dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 11 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee had settled at 94.16 against the American currency.
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Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.09 per cent at 98.44.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 1.16 per cent at USD 106.55 per barrel in futures trade.
A mix of softer economic signals and renewed, even if fragile, hopes of diplomacy pulled the dollar lower again, CR Forex Advisors MD Amit Pabari said, adding that for Rupee, on one hand, a softer dollar offers relief. On the other, uncertainty remains the dominant force.
Meanwhile, India’s forex reserves have crossed USD 703 billion as of April 17, reflecting a consistent build-up of buffers.
"For now, the rupee continues to lean toward gradual weakness. Uncertainty remains the dominant force, shaping both global flows and local reactions," Pabari said.
He further noted that any dips are likely to be bought into, with the 92.80–93.20 zone acting as a strong support. On the upside, 93.50 to 94.50 is expected to define the near-term range.
On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share benchmark index Sensex was trading 518.96 points or 0.68 per cent higher at 77,183.17, while the broader Nifty was trading up 131.30 points or 0.55 per cent at 24,029.25.
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth Rs 8,827.87 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.
