What was the initial reason the Sanyasi approached Mamlatdar Dev, and what was the outcome of that first meeting?

The Sanyasi's initial purpose for visiting Mamlatdar Dev was to seek his help with a collection for cow protection. As narrated in Chapter 40, the Sanyasi passionately pleaded with Dev, stating that as the officer of the Taluka, his support would guarantee the success of the religious work. However, Dev politely turned down the request at that time. He explained that another fundraiser, led by prominent citizens Raosaheb Narottam Sheti and the Nagarseth, was already in progress in the town. Dev concluded that the timing was not favorable and advised the Sanyasi to return in two to four months to try again.