The Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress government of allegedly discontinuing the ‘Goshala’ scheme, an initiative launched by the previous BJP regime to protect cows and promote their welfare in the state. Under the BJP’s tenure, 35 Goshalas (cowsheds) were sanctioned across Karnataka.
In a fiery post on ‘X’, the BJP asserted, “Protecting cows is like preserving the culture of this land. The Congress government’s abandonment of the BJP’s Goshala project shows a lack of commitment to this cause.” The party also alleged that the Congress administration was more concerned about appeasing “beef eaters” than preserving cows and maintaining cultural values.
Citing media reports, the BJP claimed the Congress government is citing a lack of cows as a reason to shut down the Goshalas. “This is merely an excuse. If their intention was genuine, these facilities would already be operational,” the BJP alleged, further condemning the move as a betrayal of the sentiments of millions of cow worshippers.
Responding to the accusations, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil clarified that the Congress government had not scrapped the scheme. Instead, he announced that administrative approval had been granted to strengthen the 14 existing Goshalas and continue work on the remaining ones. Patil reassured reporters that 14 new Goshalas had already been completed and that the government remained committed to supporting cow welfare.
The BJP’s allegations and the Congress government’s response have reignited a heated debate on cow protection, cultural preservation, and political priorities in Karnataka.
