Bangalore, Jan 13: A heated argument ensued between members of Cow Protection Force and policemen when the former were heading to Raj Bhavan to submit a memorandum to the governor urging him to give assent to the Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act Amendment Bill, 2012, on Saturday.
After much pursuation and talks with police officials, five volunteers of the Force were allowed inside the Raj Bhavan premises to submit the memorandum. The memorandum was handed over to a security officer who in turn was to submit it to the governor.
“We are disappointed with the conduct of the police. Despite our prior appointment with the governor, we weren't allowed to meet him. We will continue with our fight and will be compelled to lay a siege to Raj Bhavan if the governor did not give assent to the Bill by January 14,” said Dayanand Swami, the chairperson of the Cow Protection Force and World Animal Welfare Board.
Pejawar Mutt seer Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji said: “It is unfortunate to know that India is one of the highest exporters of meat.”
Earlier Report:
Bangalore, Jan 12: Pontiffs of various mutts,saints and Jain gurus today took out a march to Raj Bhavan to press Governor H R Bhardwaj to give his assent to the anti cow slaughter bill.
The march, in which hundreds of women participated, was led by Pejavar mutt seer Vishwesha Thirtha Swami.
The seer requested the Governor to give early assent to the bill which both the houses of the legislature had approved, incorporating certain amendments.
However opposition parties--Congress and JDS last month petitioned Bhardwaj not to approve the bill, which was passed at the Belgaum session without any debate and amid absence of the opposition parties.
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