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.