A Samajwadi Party leader, Zeeshan Ansari, on Monday (June 29) wrote a letter in his own blood to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to declare the cow as the country's "Rashtra Mata" (National Mother). Ansari penned the letter outside the District Magistrate's office in Varanasi before submitting it to the authorities for onward transmission to the Prime Minister.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-has-requested-a-meeting-trump-claims-meeting-in-doha-on-june-30-despite-denial-from-tehran-1782747856814">‘Iran has requested a meeting’: Trump claims meeting in Doha on June 30, despite denial from Tehran</a>&nbsp;Speaking to reporters after submitting the letter, Ansari said he had taken the step despite belonging to the Muslim community to seek clarity from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its position regarding cows. "I come from the Muslim community; that is why I have taken this initiative. BJP leaders keep making different statements regarding the cow. We want the BJP to make its stand clear by declaring the cow as the 'Rashtra Mata'," he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party Minority Wing submitted a unique memorandum to the District Magistrate. The memorandum was written in their own blood by party workers. They strongly demanded that cow be given the status of ‘Rashtra Mata’ <a href="https://t.co/LrB3OLZbDW">pic.twitter.com/LrB3OLZbDW</a>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://x.com/ians_india/status/2071536003349897708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ansari also said the cow holds deep cultural and emotional significance for many people across the country. "In many households, the first roti is set aside for the cow," he added. A video of Ansari writing the letter in blood has since surfaced on social media, drawing attention to the symbolic protest.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-governor-lt-gen-syed-ata-hasnain-and-mos-pabitra-margherita-to-represent-india-at-khamenei-funeral-1782721330560">Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and MoS Pabitra Margherita to represent India at Khamenei funeral</a>&nbsp;This came weeks after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said cows do not require a formal declaration to be recognised as a "national animal" or "Rashtra Mata".&nbsp;His remarks came amid ongoing discussions over the status of cows and demands from various groups for greater legal and constitutional recognition. There has been no immediate response from the Prime Minister's Office or the Central government regarding Ansari's latest appeal.

Samajwadi Party leader Zeeshan Ansari wrote a letter in his blood to PM Modi in Varanasi, demanding the cow be declared India’s “Rashtra Mata” to clarify BJP’s stance. 

A Samajwadi Party leader, Zeeshan Ansari, on Monday (June 29) wrote a letter in his own blood to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to declare the cow as the country's "Rashtra Mata" (National Mother). Ansari penned the letter outside the District Magistrate's office in Varanasi before submitting it to the authorities for onward transmission to the Prime Minister. Also read: ‘Iran has requested a meeting’: Trump claims meeting in Doha on June 30, despite denial from Tehran Speaking to reporters after submitting the letter, Ansari said he had taken the step despite belonging to the Muslim community to seek clarity from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its position regarding cows. "I come from the Muslim community; that is why I have taken this initiative. BJP leaders keep making different statements regarding the cow. We want the BJP to make its stand clear by declaring the cow as the 'Rashtra Mata'," he said.

Samajwadi Party leader Zeeshan Ansari wrote a letter in his blood to PM Modi in Varanasi, demanding the cow be declared India’s “Rashtra Mata” to clarify BJP’s stance.&nbsp;

‘Make cow Rashtra Mata’: SP leader writes to PM Modi with his blood | Video

During a practice match of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Mar 21), 26-year-old spinner Zeeshan Ansari had a tense moment with team captain Ishan Kishan. The incident happened in the eighth over when Kishan and Liam Livingstone were batting in full flow. Kishan scored 20 runs off Ansari in one over, but the spinner later got him out. Even though practice matches are usually calm, Ansari reacted angrily after taking the wicket and signaled Kishan to leave the field and the two exchanged a few words. Kishan, however, did not take it seriously and was seen laughing as he walked back.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is also some speculation on social media about tension in the team, although it appeared to be just a reaction in the heat of the moment.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-set-to-return-to-belfast-after-19-years-as-ireland-t20i-series-schedule-released-1774068077917">India set to return to Belfast after 19 years as Ireland T20I series schedule released</a><h2>Watch the video below</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Send off to Ishan Kishan 🤯 During the intra squad match today, Zeeshan Ansari, a bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, was seen giving a send off to his own captain Ishan Kishan after dismissing him. The team atmosphere doesn’t seem to be very good. <a href="https://t.co/3b75QtTh3F">pic.twitter.com/3b75QtTh3F</a>&mdash; Stubbsy  (@spideypant_) <a href="https://twitter.com/spideypant_/status/2035409442519523630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

During the previous Indian Premier League season, Ansari claimed six wickets in ten matches and has recently been in top form, taking 21 wickets in his last eight competitive outings. Meanwhile, Kishan is leading the team for the first few games because regular captain Pat Cummins is injured and expected to return in mid-April.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lebron-james-breaks-another-record-in-los-angeles-lakers-win-over-orlando-magic-1774150793454">LeBron James breaks another record in Los Angeles Lakers win over Orlando Magic</a>&nbsp;Interestingly, this happened shortly after Jharkhand assistant coach Sunny Gupta spoke about Kishan’s leadership, praising him as more serious than people think and highlighting his focus on maintaining a positive team environment while maintaining discipline and responsibility.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

During a practice match of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Mar 21), 26-year-old spinner Zeeshan Ansari had a tense moment with team captain Ishan Kishan. The incident happened in the eighth over when Kishan and Liam Livingstone were batting in full flow. Kishan scored 20 runs off Ansari in one over, but the spinner later got him out. Even though practice matches are usually calm, Ansari reacted angrily after taking the wicket and signaled Kishan to leave the field and the two exchanged a few words. Kishan, however, did not take it seriously and was seen laughing as he walked back. There is also some speculation on social media about tension in the team, although it appeared to be just a reaction in the heat of the moment. Also Read - India set to return to Belfast after 19 years as Ireland T20I series schedule released Watch the video below

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Watch: Ishan Kishan receives fiery send-off from teammate in SRH practice match

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‘Make cow Rashtra Mata’: SP leader writes to PM Modi with his blood | Video

Watch: Ishan Kishan receives fiery send-off from teammate in SRH practice match