Rajasthan minister reviews situation at Hingonia Cow shelter

Congress and the VHP have blamed the state government for the poor condition at the cow shelter

Facing flak over death of cows at a state-run shelter due to alleged negligence, the Rajasthan government on Saturday swung into action with its minister Rajpal Singh Shekhawat inspecting the Hingonia Cow Centre.

The UDF minister, flanked by officials of the municipal corporation, reviewed the condition and said that he will apprise the chief minister of the situation.

He directed the centre to take prompt action to clear mud from there and provide better living conditions.

Congress, as well as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan for the "poor" condition of cow shelters in the state and demanded a rescue campaign for sick cows.

Congress on Friday alleged that 100 cows have died due to "mismanagement and lack of facilities" at the gaushala, while the VHP claimed that more than 500 cows have died due to the "inhuman behaviour" of the Vasundhara Raje-led government towards them.

However, the state government claimed that the cows were already sick and no death occurred due to carelessness of the cow shelter.