1966 anti-cow slaughter agitation
- 1966 anti-cow slaughter agitation
1966 anti-cow slaughter agitation was the agitation by Hindu organisations in 1966 to demand a ban on the slaughter of cows in India, as enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India. Among others, the Shankaracharya fasted for the cause. The agitation culminated in a massive demonstration outside Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi on 7 November 1966.
The Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi did not accept the demand for a ban on cow slaughtering. Instead police fired on the rally, killing many Sadhus. The Home minister, Gulzarilal Nanda, resigned, taking responsibility for the administration's failure to maintain law and order.
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* [http://www.iscowp.org/Articles/Secular%20Cow%20Economy.htm International Society for Cow Protection]
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