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'If a statue can enter, why not a living cow?': Shankaracharya criticises Parliament inauguration; seeks slaughter ban

IndiaTimes Monday, 4 August 2025 ()
Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand advocated for a living cow's presence during the new Parliament building's inauguration, emphasizing its blessing. He urged Maharashtra to establish a cow felicitation protocol and proposed "Ramadhams"—cow shelters—in each constituency, rewarding caretakers financially. He supported declaring the cow as "Rashtramata" and demanded a complete ban on cow slaughter, criticizing the government's Amrit Kaal celebrations amidst ongoing slaughter.
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