Ever heard the phrase ‘Be careful what you wish for’?
People on social media could not help but quote this phrase when State Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister, Om Prakash Dhankar, announced that the government is planning to open ‘PG Hostels’ in Haryana for the rearing of cows and buffaloes.
This thread on Reddit had people claiming that the government took their memes and jokes about hostels for cows a bit too seriously.
Sometimes a Joke Is Only a Joke
We all have that one friend who takes all our jokes way too seriously, don’t we?
Milk for All!
Explaining the move, Dhankar said, “If someone is living on a 10th floor apartment, one should not be deprived of cow milk and the joy of rearing a cow.”
Here’s what Redditors had to say about that.
Fantasy or Reality?
Many Redditors found it difficult to believe the news.
Why Stop at Hostels?
Some Redditors, however, went ahead to make some important suggestions for the future.
In a country where students find it difficult to avail PG and hostel facilities, not to mention the safety hazards for female students and working women, cows are no doubt a priority.
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