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.