Ahead of the by-elections in Rajasthan, the state government seems to be taking cows more seriously. After banning stray cows, preparations are now underway to include lessons on cows in the primary school syllabus. School children up to fifth grade will receive information about cows. Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawal has informed the matter.
Education Minister Madan Dilawar said in a statement that cow mothers should be taught in primary school textbooks. “We will talk to academics and experts and, if possible, we will try to provide information about cow mothers in primary school textbooks,” he said. He further said, “We will also try to show good movies about cow mothers,” although This topic will first be discussed with experts and scholars.
Ban calling cows stray cows
Recently, the state animal husbandry department had earlier banned calling cows stray cows. Asked to use the word “poverty” instead of “homeless.” Animal Husbandry Minister Jora Ram Kumawat asked to discuss the matter with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and consider cows an important part of cultural heritage, and refers to cows wandering helplessly in public spaces as “needs,” not “vagrants.” Decide.
Demanding that cows be given mother status
After the Maharashtra government granted the status of “state cow” to indigenous cows, Rajasthan has also demanded that the cow be designated as the “state cow”. In Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party and independent MPs have launched a campaign demanding that cows be recognized as the mother of the nation. He said that in Rajasthan, cow should be given the status of mother of the state. The Rajasthan government has also assured all concerned MLAs and staff that they will take a decision in this regard soon. However, a total of 31 MLAs, including those from the BJP and independents, have so far written to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma regarding the matter.
Rajasthan by-election 2024 dates
By-elections will be held on November 13 in seven assembly seats in Rajasthan: Dausa, Deoli-Uniara, Jhunjhunu, Ramgarh, Chaurasi, Salumber and Khinvsar. As of October 25, a total of 118 nomination documents had been submitted. Of these, 11 have been cancelled, while those who wanted to withdraw their nominations were given time until October 30.