India, Sept. 13 -- Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Saturday announced that he would support independent candidates in Bihar assembly polls who will be committed to act against cow slaughter.

While speaking in Bihar, the Shankaracharya said that even after seven decades and several assurances, no party has been committed to act against cow slaughter.

"In the Bihar elections, we will vote for cow protection and Sanatan Dharma. Even after 78-79 years and many assurances, no party has committed to act against cow slaughter," the Shankaracharya was quoted as saying by PTI.

He said that he would support independent candidates in the state elections, adding that their names would not be revealed as of now.

"We will field...