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    The document summarizes the cow protection movement that took place in India and its impact on weaker sections of society. It discusses how the cow is sacred in Hinduism and an important part of Hindu culture and nutrition. The movement gained momentum in the late 1800s with support from Arya Samaj and Swami Dayananda Saraswati. It antagonized many Muslims and saw violence erupt in 1893. The first cow protection society was established in Punjab in 1882 and the movement rapidly spread across North India and other regions.

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    The document summarizes the cow protection movement that took place in India and its impact on weaker sections of society. It discusses how the cow is sacred in Hinduism and an important part of Hindu culture and nutrition. The movement gained momentum in the late 1800s with support from Arya Samaj and Swami Dayananda Saraswati. It antagonized many Muslims and saw violence erupt in 1893. The first cow protection society was established in Punjab in 1882 and the movement rapidly spread across North India and other regions.

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    Cow Protection

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    Hemanth Gowtham
    The document summarizes the cow protection movement that took place in India and its impact on weaker sections of society. It discusses how the cow is sacred in Hinduism and an important part of Hindu culture and nutrition. The movement gained momentum in the late 1800s with support from Arya Samaj and Swami Dayananda Saraswati. It antagonized many Muslims and saw violence erupt in 1893. The first cow protection society was established in Punjab in 1882 and the movement rapidly spread across North India and other regions.

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