India’s government on Friday withdrew its appeal to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day next week not as a celebration of romance but as “Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu values.

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Indian gov't withdraws appeal to hug cows on Valentine's Day

"As directed by the competent authority and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the appeal issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India for celebration of Cow Hug Day on 14th February, 2022 stands withdrawn," the board's Secretary S K Dutta said in a notice.

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On February 8, the AWBI had appealed to the public to celebrate February 14, a day which is observed as Valentine’s Day in many parts of the world, as Cow Hug Day

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India’s government has withdrawn its earlier appeal to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day next week not as a celebration of romance but as “Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu

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Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a swipe over the Animal Welfare Board of India withdrawing its appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' following directions from the government.

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The AWBI had earlier issued a notice urging cow lovers to hug cows on February 14 – the day celebrated as Valentine's Day across the world – saying hit will bring “emotional richness” and will increase “individual and collective happiness”.

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India’s government has withdrawn its earlier appeal to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day next week not as a celebration of romance but as “Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu values

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Indian government withdraws appeal to hug cows on Valentine’s Day

India's government on Friday withdrew its appeal to citizens to mark Valentine's Day next week not as a celebration of romance but as "Cow Hug Day" to better promote Hindu values.

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NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s government has withdrawn its earlier appeal to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day next week not as a celebration of romance but as “Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu values. The appeal had attracted widespread criticism from political rivals and on social media. A terse statement issued by the government-run Animal Welfare Board of India says the appeal issued two days earlier “stands withdrawn.” The board had said that…

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