In Chandrapur, which borders Telangana, Razik Khan, son of a local Congress leader, says the issue of gau raksha needs a larger solution. In Chandrapur, which borders Telangana, Razik Khan, son of a local Congress leader, says the issue of gau raksha needs a larger solution. Most of the applications — as The Indian Express reported Tuesday — are ostensibly to track the beef ban but when it comes to Muslim candidates, their forms show that “animal welfare” goes beyond gau raksha. The ID card will help us seek immediate help.”Asked about gau rakshaks applying for the card, he says, “It’s wrong. It only happens when some want to bring that in… Hindus and Muslims.”He says a clear line needs to be drawn between gau seva and gau raksha.

Source: Indian Express August 23, 2016 20:26 UTC