<p>Amid criticism on social media, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Friday said it withdrew the appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' following directions from the government.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/animal-welfare-board-withdraws-appeal-to-celebrate-feb-14-as-cow-hug-day-1189949.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></strong></p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels</strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>
<p>Amid criticism on social media, the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Friday said it withdrew the appeal to celebrate February 14 as 'Cow Hug Day' following directions from the government.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/animal-welfare-board-withdraws-appeal-to-celebrate-feb-14-as-cow-hug-day-1189949.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></strong></p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels</strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>