UP: Days before Bakrid, Muslim organisations demand 'national animal' status for cow
In the lead-up to Eid-ul-Azha, several Muslim organisations in Uttar Pradesh are advocating for the cow to be declared the 'national animal.' This demand, spearheaded by Maulana Arshad Madani, aims to address political exploitation and violence associated with cow slaughter. The initiative seeks to unify various Muslim groups and engage with government leaders to promote a consistent policy on cow protection.
- ▪Muslim organisations are rallying for the cow to be declared the national animal ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
- ▪The demand is seen as a way to curb political exploitation and violence related to cow slaughter.
- ▪Key representatives from Muslim organisations plan to meet with the Prime Minister to discuss this issue.
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UP: Days before Bakrid, Muslim organisations demand 'national animal' status for cowWhile many are advocating for the initiatives to build a consensus within the community on this issue, some even intend to meet the PM and CM in this regard.Updated on: May 24, 2026 3:55 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Lucknow: Just a few days before Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid), several Muslim organisations are rallying behind the demand made by Maulana Arshad Madani, president of the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (Arshad Madani faction), to declare the cow the 'national animal'.Muslim organisations are demanding national status for cow.
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