Editor Mr.Mayank Rawat ( Chief Editor Mr. Rohit Mishra )
New Delhi: Urban development minister Ashish Sood said on Friday that BJP govt would soon bring a bill in the assembly on the conservation and protection of stray cows in the city.
“We will bring a law for cow conservation and protection after due deliberations, ensuring there is no confusion between different departments. Relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita will also be studied for incorporation into the law,” Sood said in reply to a discussion on a private member’s resolution moved by BJP’s Model Town MLA Ashok Goel urging govt to set up more shelters for cows and enhance the maintenance of the existing ones.
“The cow is our mother as per our culture and religious texts, but many people abandon them when they stop giving milk. This leads to issues like traffic congestion, accidents and sanitation hazards,” Goel said.
Goel’s resolution was supported by BJP MLAs Poonam Sharma (Wazirpur), Sanjay Goyal (Shahdara), Manoj Shokeen (Nangloi Jat), Gajender Singh Drall (Mundka) and Kulwant Rana (Rithala).
Sood said the legislation would address concerns over cow welfare while also maintaining civic order by preventing stray cattle from roaming the streets. “The proposals reflect the sentiments of the house and resonate with the people of Delhi, who uphold sanatan values,” Sood said.
“The proposed law will include strict enforcement mechanisms to curb cow exploitation, illegal cattle trade and negligence by owners. Govt is also planning new cow shelters, with budgetary provisions made for their construction and maintenance,” he added.
Chief minister Rekha Gupta’s convoy was obstructed for nearly 15 minutes on northwest Delhi’s Haiderpur flyover on Wednesday after a group of cattle strayed onto the road.
Mayank Rawat
