Former Rajasthan Minister Organizes Cow Protection March Following Alleged Calf Beheading Incident
In a significant development in Jaipur, former cabinet minister from the Congress government, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, spearheaded a prominent "cow protection" march on Tuesday. The demonstration took place in the Vidyadhar Nagar area, coming just days after a deeply disturbing incident where a calf was allegedly beheaded on February 9 in the Ashokpura locality.
Protesters Demand Immediate Government and Police Action
The protest march, which saw substantial participation from concerned citizens and activists, was organized with clear demands directed at Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and the state police force. Participants vociferously called for swift and decisive action against those individuals responsible for the brutal beheading of the calf. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as marchers carried placards and raised slogans emphasizing the need for justice and protection of cattle.
"If the government attempts to suppress or ignore this serious matter, we will not hesitate to gherao (surround) the state assembly," declared Khachariyawas during the protest. He further accused the authorities of failing in their duty, stating, "The police are clearly protecting the criminals under the pressure of the BJP-led state government. This is unacceptable, and we will ensure that cow protection marches are organized in every single assembly constituency across Rajasthan."
Escalation Plans and Government Criticism
Khachariyawas outlined more aggressive steps if their demands are not met, including the symbolic burning of effigies representing the Rajasthan government at future marches. He expressed profound shock and anger over the nature of the incident, highlighting its unprecedented brutality.
"This was the first time when the head of a calf was cut off and hung in such a manner. There are explicit videos circulating that document the entire incident. Why is the government not taking any concrete action despite this visual evidence?" questioned the former minister, pointing to the availability of proof that he believes should compel immediate investigation and arrests.
The protest underscores growing tensions and highlights the sensitive issue of cow protection in the region, with political figures leveraging public sentiment to pressure the ruling administration. The incident in Ashokpura has sparked widespread outrage, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of laws pertaining to cattle safety.
