‘Is Yogi a Cowherd or a CM?’: Reddit Discusses UP’s Safety Issues

Reddit users express concern regarding safety for women and children in Yogi’s UP.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday stated that no one in his state would dare harm cows. His statement came at a time when 30 children had died within 48 hours at Gorakhpur's Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College Hospital. Bemused at the CM’s fierce defense of cows in the face of rising concerns about safety for women and children in UP, Reddit users were quick to diagnose the problem in the state.

Comment from discussion No one can dare to harm cows in UP, says Yogi. Will women, kids get the same assurance?.

A user pointed out the problem with emphasising ‘gau raksha’ while children are dying in hospitals.

Comment from discussion No one can dare to harm cows in UP, says Yogi. Will women, kids get the same assurance?.

One user asked whether cow protection was more important an agenda for Adityanath than ensuring safety for women and children.

Comment from discussion No one can dare to harm cows in UP, says Yogi. Will women, kids get the same assurance?.

Some say the obsession with cows is exactly what the people of UP voted for.

Comment from discussion No one can dare to harm cows in UP, says Yogi. Will women, kids get the same assurance?.

“NRI’s love Modi and Yogi”. Why is that?

Comment from discussion No one can dare to harm cows in UP, says Yogi. Will women, kids get the same assurance?.

May have a point there, this is an actionable suggestion.

Comment from discussion No one can dare to harm cows in UP, says Yogi. Will women, kids get the same assurance?.

Thanks, Reddit users!