BJP workers take to streets with cows to protest against Minister’s cow-slaughter remark
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Tuesday, June 5, launched widespread protests in Bengaluru in response to controversial remarks made by Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences Minister K Venkatesh regarding the slaughtering of cows.
The protesting party workers took to the streets in Bengaluru with their cows to demonstrate against the remarks made by the minister.
Venkatesh questioned the rationale and decision of the previous government's ban on cow slaughter while permitting the slaughter of bulls and buffaloes. He also highlighted the challenges faced by farmers in maintaining aged cattle and disposing of deceased animals. Additionally, he mentioned the shortage of funds for managing gaushalas (cow shelters) in the state.
The BJP, including former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, strongly criticized Venkatesh's remarks. Bommai expressed shock at the statement, emphasizing the emotional connection and reverence Indians have towards cows, which are regarded as a mother figure.
During the protests, BJP leaders and party workers raised slogans and displayed placards opposing the proposal to revoke the anti-cow slaughter law. However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended Venkatesh's statement, stating that no decision had been made yet and the matter would be discussed in the upcoming cabinet meeting.
#WATCH | BJP workers protest with cows after Karnataka minister K Venkatesh asked what is wrong with slaughtering cows, in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/QNXpczx355
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UP CM Adityanath's plane makes emergency landing in Agra due to technical snag
Agra/Lucknow, Mar 26 (PTI): An aircraft carrying Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made an emergency landing at the Agra airport shortly after take off due to a technical snag, officials said.
The chief minister resumed his journey to Lucknow after over two hours, they said.
Adityanath was in Agra for a public event to mark the eighth anniversary of the BJP government in the state.
"After the programme, the chief minister was scheduled to leave from the Kheria Airport in Agra around 3.30 pm. The aircraft took off but returned shortly apparently due to a snag, which was then inspected by officials," a police official told PTI.
"The chief minister finally resumed his onward journey around 5.30 pm from Kheria," the official added.
Senior Agra district administration and police officials remained at the airport while the chief minister waited there. BJP supporters and local politicians were also present outside the airport.
Earlier in the day, Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 128 projects worth Rs 635.22 crore at 'Vikas Utsav' held in Agra to mark the completion of eight years of his government.
"Residents of Agra now have access to metro rail services, officially making Agra a metro city. The construction of the civil terminal at the airport is in its final stages," he said, adding that previous governments failed to provide these facilities.
