BJP leader Subramanian Swamy who¡¯s often seen as a maverick who makes sense has called for a cess to be imposed to fund Gaushalas across the country.
?¡°In 1962 when China attacked India, an appeal was made to contribute to the defence fund. That is the mood of the country now. If we ask to pay Re 1 on petrol for gaushalas, the country will be flooded with money,¡± Swamy was quoted by The Indian Express.?
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A national conference for cow protection was organised by the Virat Hindustan Sangam at the Bombay Stock Exchange on Dalal Street on Sunday and Swamy was a guest there.??¡°Cow protection cess will be applied to all, Hindus and Muslims since we tax everybody equally.¡±?
Three brown cows were also standing the entrance of the country¡¯s biggest stock exchange as businessman, spiritual leaders, politicians, gaurakshaks and senior citizens attended the conference.??¡°Gaurakshaks are performing a great service. We must give them a certification. A national cadre called Gaurakshaks of Hindustan must be made,¡± said the BJP leader.
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Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir, was also among the dignitaries at the conference.??¡°I proposed to use 7 crore hectare of forest land for cow sanctuary. If we want to protect cows, a demand should be made to the government. People should ask the government to create a cow sanctuary just like a tiger sanctuary,¡± said Ahir.?
He also said the gaushalas are now overflowing and farmers have no choice, but to sell the cattle once she stops proving milk.? ¡°We have raised enough awareness about cow slaughter. Now we should generate forest grass as fodder for cows,¡± added Ahir.
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