Varanasi, Jan. 30 -- Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotishpeeth demanded on Friday that the cow be given the status of ''state Mother'' and a complete ban imposed on the export of cattle within 40 days. , and warned of serious consequences if the government does not comply.
He warned the Uttar Pradesh government of serious consequences if his demand is not met and said the government is being given 40 days to reconsider its policies regarding protection of cows.
The Shankaracharya, while addressing the media here said, "A government that cannot protect cows has no right to call itself Hindu.''"You asked us for our certificate, and we readily gave it, because truth is not afraid of proof. Now it is time for you to pr...