JAIPUR: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that those who revere cows will not resort to violence, even in a situation where their sentiments are deeply hurt.

Replying to a question during the ongoing RSS meet at Jamdoli, Jaipur, Bhagwat said that cows are a matter of great reverence, devotion and attachment. "For those who are so deeply attached to cows, violence is not an option," said the RSS chief. The question was related to recent rallies against violence by cow vigilante groups.

The RSS chief added that for those whom the cow is sacred, they will rear the bovine and will not get involved in any violence. Bhagwat also said that rearing and conservation of cows also has a financial benefit. "There are several economic benefits of rearing cows and there should be detailed studies to prove its benefits along with a focus on their conservation. The studies will prove their benefits," he said.

Bhagwat, who is on a six-day visit to Jaipur for the meeting, also talked about the need to promote locally-produced goods. "One should go a step ahead in ' Swadeshi ’ and opt for local goods and produce. Local cottage industries should be given a boost. The use of local products not only helps the economy but also helps generate employment. However, this does not mean we boycott life-saving foreign goods and or those which are not produced in our country," he said, to a question on Chinese goods.

Bhagwat was interacting with the RSS members of the state as part of the annual programme of the organisation, where he reviews its works and its expansion.

