Muslim Youth in Uttar Pradesh Demand Cow Be Named 'Rashtramata', Submit Memorandum to Shankaracharya

Muslim youth from Uttar Pradesh demanded the cow be made India's national animal, submitting a memorandum to a senior Hindu leader. They stated cow protection is not religion-specific but an issue involving Indian culture, environment, and agriculture. They requested a ban on cow slaughter, shelters for stray cattle, and laws to preserve breeds and promote organic farming.