Indian government cancels 'Cow Hug Day' anti-Valentine's celebration after it was widely mocked

• India's government called off "Cow Hug Day" that was meant to replace the Valentine's Day holiday.
• The government said Valentine's Day goes against traditional Indian values.
• Social media users mocked the announcement, saying it was a clear appeal to Hindu nationalist politics.

A campaign encouraging Indian citizens to "hug a cow" instead of celebrating the 'western' Valentine's Day was called off on Friday after the announcement was ridiculed online.