Jaipur, May 28 -- Members of Rajasthan Hajj Welfare Society on Thursday demanded that the cow be declared the national animal.

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 should be declared the national animal to reinforce that message.

"I wish everyone on Eid al-Adha. Brotherhood and love are emphasised in the Quran. Looking at the current situation in the country, we want the cow to be declared as the national animal to send a message of brotherhood across the country," he said.

Earlier, Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan said religious sentiments should not be politicised, asserting that the traditional sacrifice will continu...