Jaipur: Devasthan and animal husbandry minister, Joraram Kumawat, Friday expressed strong disapproval over the export of goats from the state for Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) celebrations in Gulf countries. Around 9,350 goats, primarily from the Shekhawati, Sirohi, and Bikaner breeds, were airlifted from Jaipur to meet the sacrificial demands of the festival abroad recently.Kumawat said his department will examine the central govt guidelines governing the export of goats to other countries, as this issue came to light for the first time. “If the guidelines permit such exports, they must be carried out strictly as per the rules. If any rules were violated, appropriate action will be taken,” said Kumawat.Minister Kumawat emphasised that such practices are contrary to India’s cultural ethos. “Our culture operates on the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’—the world is one family. We revere cows as mothers and worship elements of nature, including animals, birds, fire, water, mountains, and stones. In this context, the killing of any living being, even a goat, is not acceptable in our Sanatan tradition,” he said.Echoing his concerns, social justice minister Avinash Gehlot said that animal sacrifice is not permissible within the broader Indian cultural framework. “It could be done in an environment-friendlier manner,” said Gehlot.
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