Maneka Gandhi's claim on peacock feather use for Jain rituals sparks controversy

BJP leader and animal welfare advocate Maneka Gandhi has alleged that peacocks are being slaughtered to harvest feathers for the creation of 'Pichhis,' which are whisk-like tools utilized by Jain practitioners. She claimed that the trade of these feathers was granted an exemption under the 1972 Wildlife Protection Act following lobbying by Jain monks. In response, the Vishva Jain Sangathan has formally requested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiate an investigation into these allegations.

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