Panaji July 20 (IANS) Congress leader Pratapsingh Rane on Thursday asked all BJP MLAs to adopt 15 cows so that they understand the woes of a cattle farmer while also coming to the rescue of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar over his remarks on beef.
While speaking during a budget-related discussion in the ongoing monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly Rane said it was becoming difficult for farmers to dispose off old cows making a veiled reference to cow vigilantism.
"What do I do with a cow when it is old? It is a big problem. We have to as a progressive state think about this. All of you should keep 15 cows each. Take from the roads and take care of them. Catch them and you can breed " Rane said.
Disposal of old animals in dairy farming is sensible economics he added.
"The owners have abandoned them because they are uneconomical. One man s food is another man s poison but what do you do with your own cows after they are old? We worship the cow but who is look after it " questioned the Leader of Opposition.
Rane also defended Parrikar s remarks when on Wednesday the latter said that efforts would be made to ensure that there is no beef shortage in Goa which attracted Vishwa Hindu Parishad s (VHP) ire.
"I saw on the TV that the VHP has made some comments. This is needless. I do not think he has said anything wrong. We do not want these gau rakshaks in Goa " Rane said.
--IANS
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