Union Minister Baghel's Controversial 'Nandi Maharaj' Remark Sparks Outrage

• Union Minister S.P. Baghel made a controversial statement in Ajmer regarding cow conception and sex-sorted semen.
• He stated the government would try to ensure 'Nandi Maharaj' (male calves) are not born at all, surprising attendees.
• The remark was made during a budget press conference while discussing advancements in the animal husbandry sector.
• Baghel linked the statement to the increasing use of technology and the perceived obsolescence of bulls.
• The minister later took a U-turn, clarifying his intent was not to hurt sentiments but to modernize the dairy sector.