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CM Yogi: Cow is Our Mother, Not Just an Animal; No Need for National Animal Status
- •Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath stated that the cow is revered as a mother in Hindu tradition and does not require an official national animal designation.
- •Speaking at an event honoring VHP leader Ashok Singhal, Adityanath emphasized the lifelong bond with cows and urged devotees to focus on cow protection and rearing.
- •Adityanath criticized the Congress, alleging they previously denied the existence of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna, accusing them of insulting Hindu beliefs.
- •The Chief Minister highlighted significant infrastructure improvements in Ayodhya, contrasting its current state with past deficiencies in roads, electricity, and civic facilities.
- •He cited the redevelopment of Ram Ki Pauri, restoration of Saryu's flow, wider roads, and the construction of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport as examples of Ayodhya's transformation.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dismissed demands to officially declare the cow as India's national animal, stating that the animal already holds a position of deep reverence in Hindu tradition and does not need an official designation.
Ashok Singhal was a prominent leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and a key figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. An event in Lucknow marked his birth centenary, commemorating his leadership during the 1990 movement despite confrontations with the then Uttar Pradesh government.
Adityanath highlighted that Ayodhya was previously plagued by a lack of basic infrastructure, including proper roads, electricity, and cleanliness, as well as stagnant water at Ram Ki Pauri. He pointed to the restoration of the Saryu river flow, the development of wider roads, and the construction of the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport as major changes.
