Shankaracharya's Call for Cows in Parliament Sparks Debate

Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand has stirred debate by questioning why a living cow was not taken into the newly inaugurated Parliament at Central Vista, despite a cow statue being present.

Emphasizing the cow's cultural significance, the seer advocates for 'Ramadhams'—cow shelters nationwide—and financial incentives for caretakers, urging the government to legislate on cow protection.

He further criticizes government actions pertaining to cow welfare and language policy, pressing for criminal justice in ongoing cases while decrying current societal celebrations lacking genuine respect for cows.

(With inputs from agencies.)