In the upcoming Bihar elections, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has declared that his main focus will be cow protection. He described the cow as the soul of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma. Swami Avimukteshwaranand announced that “cow protector” candidates will contest in all 243 assembly seats as a protest.
He explained that these candidates will not belong to any political party, nor will there be alliances. Instead, independent candidates committed to cow protection will be chosen and blessed by him. He stressed that atrocities against cows are rising, and past governments have failed to act. Therefore, voters should support only those who view cow slaughter as a sin and promise to safeguard indigenous breeds.
The Election Commission has not yet declared the Bihar election schedule but is expected to announce dates by October 6. Once dates are announced, the Model Code of Conduct will come into effect. For now, the main contest remains between the NDA and the Grand Alliance, but Swami’s move is likely to draw attention in all constituencies.
