"Avoid cow sacrifice on Bakrid": Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari

May 23, 2026

Ansari requested the Central government to designate the cow as India's "national animal" and "national heritage," arguing that granting legal constitutional status would put...

All India Muslim Jamaat chief demands cow be declared national animal

Feb 03, 2026

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi said that granting national animal status to the cow would strengthen social harmony. From an Islamic perspective, he stated that...

Respect 'Gaumata' and declare cow as national animal, says Iqbal Ansari

May 21, 2026

"We are Indian Muslims, and the cow is called 'Gaumata', and Muslims should respect cows. The government should declare it the national animal," Ansari...

Rajasthan Hajj Welfare Society members demand cow be declared National Animal

May 28, 2026

Speaking with ANI, the society's General Secretary, Sheikh Haji Nizamuddin, reflected on the Quran's teaching of brotherhood and love and said that the cow...

Give cow fundamental rights, declare it national animal: Allahabad HC to Centre

Sep 01, 2021

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 1 : The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday observed that cows are an integral part of the Indian culture...

"Declare it protected national animal..." Allahabad HC asks Centre to ban cow slaughter in country

Mar 05, 2023

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has sought a decision from the Centre to declare cows as a 'protected national animal' and also...