 "Those who object to 'Om', cow are hell-bent on damaging India: PM Modi")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at critics who argue that the mention of words Om and ‘cow’ takes India centuries back, saying they are hell-bent on damaging the country.
PM Narendra Modi took the jibe as he launched a nationwide programme in Mathura to save livestock from the foot and mouth disease, delivering 600 million vaccine shots to animals over the next several years.
Beginning with Radhey, Radhey, a customary greeting in Mathura, Modi promoted cleanliness and also spoke against single-use plastic.
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