Gujarat Congress proposes bill demanding ‘Rajmata’ status for cow

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Congress president and MLA Amit Chavda on Friday proposed a private legislative bill, ‘The Gujarat Rajmata (Gaumata Status, Protection and Welfare) Bill 2025', for cow protection and demanded that the state govt bring a similar bill and announce the cow as Rajmata for effective protection.In his statement of objects and reasons, Chavda said, "In India, cows are assigned respectful status. Cows are considered and worshipped as ‘mata' (mother). ‘Gaumata' has religious and cultural importance, looking to its usefulness to mankind, agriculture and other aspects. However, the living condition of gaumata is pitiable. Dairy foods and garbage become its food. Cows are seen wandering in the streets in search of food. They are mostly found on roads, disturbing the traffic and the public at large. In these circumstances, it is necessary to make law for the betterment of ‘gaumatas' and assign respectful status as per religious beliefs."Chavda also demanded implementation of a new system for effective animal welfare.