"Cow Our Mother, Slaughter Must Stop," Says Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma "Cow Our Mother, Slaughter Must Stop," Says Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma "Cow is our mother. We will not allow cows to be smuggled in from West Bengal. Those places where cows are worshipped, beef must not be consumed," said Himanta Biswa Sarma. No illegal cartel of cow trade will be allowed, Himanta Biswa Sarma said. (File) Guwahati: Himanta Biswa Sarma on the final day of his first assembly session after becoming Chief Minister of Assam this Monday said the government would take every action within the ambit of the constitution to protect cows in the state.