Jagadguru Shankaracharya fields ‘Gau-Bhakt’ candidates, adds religious dimension to Bihar Assembly Elections

Bihar elections witness political and religious stir as Gau-Bhakt candidates are fielded statewide, emphasizing cow protection and Sanatan Dharma, reshaping electoral dynamics alongside traditional parties.

Patna: Political activities have intensified regarding the Bihar assembly elections. This time the contest is not only between NDA and Mahagathbandhan, but other political parties and new powers are also in the fray. Parties like the Jan Suraj Party and AIMIM are also trying their best to make this election triangular.

Apart from this, a unique and religious initiative has also been seen, where Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati ji has announced to field Gau-Bhakt candidates on all the assembly seats of the state.

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Shankaracharya's announcement to field 'Gau Bhakt' candidates

In a meeting held in Supaul on September 15, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand started the 'Gau Matdata Sankalp Yatra' and sounded the conch of Sanatani politics.

He said that in the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, he will field such candidates on all the seats who are devotees of Gau Mata and make cow protection their main issue. He also clarified that this initiative is not motivated by the intention of joining politics but is for the protection of Sanatan Dharma and culture.

Cow protection: The basis of culture and faith

Shankaracharya also said in the meeting that cow protection is not only our faith but also the fundamental foundation of our culture and society. He expressed that there are about 20 crore Hindus in India, who have no one to listen to, while the voice of other communities is heard.

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He said that atrocities on cow mothers are increasing and political parties have not taken any meaningful steps in this direction even after coming to power.

Direct appeal to voters

Jagadguru Shankaracharya has appealed to the public to vote only for those candidates who consider cow slaughter a sin and give top priority to cow protection. He believes that this type of voting will protect Sanatan Dharma and send a new message in the politics of Bihar.

This time in the Bihar assembly elections, not only will there be competition between political parties, but religious and cultural issues will also become a part of the election debate. Jagadguru Shankaracharya's decision to field cow-devotee candidates can bring new political energy and direction to the electoral arena.