Maharashtra Forest Minister
Maharashtra MLA Dons Leopard Costume in Assembly to Protest Rising Attacks and Government Inaction
Dec 10, 2025 08:53 pm CST
A Maharashtra MLA made headlines by wearing a full leopard costume to the legislative assembly, protesting the government's inaction on increasing leopard attacks that have claimed 55 lives in his constituency alone. This dramatic demonstration follows recent incidents and highlights ongoing efforts to manage human-leopard conflicts through sterilization trials, habitat improvement, and technology deployment while navigating wildlife protection regulations.
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik's Controversial Admission About Keeping Wildlife Sparks Political Backlash
Oct 16, 2025 02:30 am CST
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik faces significant criticism after a viral video showed him apparently admitting to having kept a deer fawn and possibly leopard cubs. While Naik claims his comments were misinterpreted and meant as an example of compassion toward wildlife, opposition leaders are demanding an investigation, citing double standards in the enforcement of wildlife protection laws.