Cow Politics

BJP has ensured cow protection becomes universal brand of politics; Congress-led govt invoking NSA in MP a typical example

The cow has turned into a potent political totem, much like the seasonal iftar photo-ops, ever since BJP graduated from Ram mandir politics to gau mata politics.

Rajasthan government to felicitate those adopting stray cows; deputy CM Sachin Pilot says it will 'bring people together'

The Congress-led Rajasthan government has decided to honour those who adopt stray cows, on days of national importance, like Independence Day and Republic Day, with special certificates.

Bulandshahr violence: Murder of Subodh Kumar Singh by mob dents Yogi Adityanath's 'tough' image, highlights perils of cow politics

After the violence in Bulandshahr, it's clear that it's time for Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to take care of his own state. Touring can wait.

Rajasthan Assembly polls: Alwar may slip out of BJP's grip as lynchings, subjugation of SC/STs polarise voters

Rajasthan Assembly Election 2018: The Meo Muslims in Alwar haven't forgotten the the mob lynchings at the hands of self-styled gau rakshaks, and neither have Dalit protesters who faced police heavy-handedness for protesting against dilution of SC/ST act

After cow ministry, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch 'Cow Express' — an emergency healthcare service on wheels for ailing bovines

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday that his government will launch Cow Express, a dedicated emergency health service on wheels for ailing bovine animals in 313 blocks in the state on 15 October.

BJP must counter Rahul's charges of 'divisive politics' by dismantling partisan UPA-era policies

The BJP must provide the country with an alternative idea of India. It should be fighting against the ‘divisive policies’ of the UPA government which are still in place.

Amit Shah's convoy vehicle hits cow in Odisha's Jajpur district; animal no longer in danger

A vehicle in the motorcade of BJP president Amit Shah hit a cow during his visit to Jajpur district in Odisha, leaving the animal wounded and prompting a sarcastic comment from a senior BJD leader.

Gujarat: Dalits refuse to dispose cattle carcasses in protest against rising atrocities

On the outskirts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home city, the stench from cow carcasses littering the roadside is overpowering as India's lowest social caste keeps up protests against deep-rooted discrimination.

All Indians should treat cow as their mother: Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das

Das' comments come in the backdrop of a controversy over cow vigilantism and attacks on Dalits over the issue.

Not a Mahatma: Modi's Gandhian deal with gau rakshaks lacks moral base

Just as there are no good terrorists and bad terrorists, there are no good gau rakshaks and bad rakshaks.