sb.scorecardresearch
Advertisement

Published 18:35 IST, February 22nd 2024

'Don't Name Animals after Hindu God, Muslim Prophet…': Calcutta HC Urges Renaming Lions Sita & Akbar

During the hearing, the court said potential controversies could erupt from certain names and hence advised the state government to consider renaming the lions.

Reported by: Digital Desk
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
The controversy was initiated following a plea filed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), objecting to the name Sita being given to a lioness
The controversy was initiated following a plea filed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), objecting to the name Sita being given to a lioness | Image: lionalert.org representative
  • Listen to this article
  • 3 min read
Advertisement

18:35 IST, February 22nd 2024