Hindu Group Takes Legal Action Over Naming of Lioness Sita in Indian Zoo

A Hindu group in India has filed a lawsuit against the naming of a lioness in a zoo after the Hindu deity Sita, claiming it is blasphemous. The group wants the name changed and opposes the lioness being housed with a male lion named Akbar. The Vishva Hindu Parishad, linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, is leading the effort. The group objects to the naming of the lioness as Sita, considering it an affront to Hindu beliefs. They also oppose the idea of housing the lioness with a male lion named Akbar, seeing it as disrespectful to Hindu sentiments. The group has threatened protests if the authorities refuse to comply with their demands. Religious tensions are a persistent issue in India, with the majority Hindu population and the third largest Muslim population. The government has also faced criticism for controversial decisions related to religious sites and laws affecting Muslim communities.

Legal Challenge Against Zoo

A Hindu group in India has filed a lawsuit against the naming of a lioness in a zoo after the Hindu deity Sita, claiming it is blasphemous.

Religious Tensions in India

Religious tensions are a persistent issue in India, with the majority Hindu population and the third largest Muslim population. The government has also faced criticism for controversial decisions related to religious sites and laws affecting Muslim communities.