What argument did the Sanyasi make to convince Dev, the Mamlatdar, to support the cow protection fundraiser?

The Sanyasi appealed directly to Dev's sense of duty and his position of authority. As narrated in Chapter 40, he emphasized that as a stranger and a beggar, he could not accomplish the task alone. He positioned the work as a religious duty, stating, "Without you taking up this religious work of cow protection, will this task be done even a little by the hands of a stranger like me?" He further argued that Dev's influence as the Taluka officer was essential, suggesting that if Dev just said the word, the work would be done quickly, earning him the blessings of the Mother Cow and certain success.