In Jharkhand, a 'Hindu helpline' to check beef sale, cow slaughter

November 02, 2015 10:38

A clutch of right-wing groups have announced a "Hindu helpline" for BJP-ruled Jharkhand to thwart cow slaughter and beef trade in the tribal state amid communal concerns in parts of the country following a spate of violence over sale and killing of cattle. The move comes at a time when the BJP and its affiliates have whipped up Hindu self-esteem and the cow as emotive issues in the country with the central message one of religious pride and tactical emphasis on uniting the community.

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