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TUR Demands Ban on Proposed Cow Protection March in Shillong
The Thma U Rangli Juki (TUR) has called for a ban on the proposed ‘cow protection march’ by Jagatguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati in Shillong on October 2. TUR leader Angela Rangad strongly condemned the communal call, stating that the march is a “Hindu majoritarian communal attack on the pluralist and secular culture of India and Meghalaya.”
Rangad pointed out that many communities in Meghalaya consume beef and even sacrifice cows for sacred reasons. She demanded that the government immediately ban the proposed march, as it would “vitiate the pluralist and secular culture of Meghalaya.”
TUR warned that if the rally is not banned, they will call on all secular, peace-loving citizens of Meghalaya to converge at the location of the cow flag erection for a peaceful picnic to celebrate the diverse food traditions of Meghalaya, including various cow meat and beef dishes.
Cow Protection March Seen as Attack on Secular Culture
The proposed ‘Gau Dhwaj Sthapana Bharat Yatra’ or cow protection march, which calls for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, has been criticized by TUR as an attempt to establish the dominance of fascist majoritarian culture in India. Rangad emphasized that the march is not about religious freedom but about imposing a particular ideology on the diverse communities of Meghalaya.
TUR’s strong opposition to the march highlights the growing concerns over the rise of Hindu fundamentalism and its impact on the secular fabric of the country. The organization’s call for a ban on the march aims to protect the pluralist and inclusive culture of Meghalaya.
Government Urged to Take Action
TUR has urged the state government to take immediate action and ban the proposed cow protection march in Shillong. The organization has warned that if the government fails to act, they will mobilize secular, peace-loving citizens to counter the march with a celebration of Meghalaya’s diverse food traditions.
The situation underscores the need for the government to uphold the secular values of the Constitution and protect the rights of all communities. The response of the state government to TUR’s demands will be crucial in determining the course of events leading up to the proposed march on October 2.
As tensions rise over the proposed cow protection march, it remains to be seen how the government will address the concerns raised by TUR and other secular organizations in Meghalaya. The coming days will be critical in determining the outcome of this contentious issue.
