Special guest at Rashtrapati Bhavan? Strange animal seen strolling during oath taking ceremony
A video of a mysterious, unidentified animal walking the corridors of Rashtrapati Bhavan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s grand oath-taking ceremony went viral on social media.
The viral video, which was recorded at the time when BJP MP Durga Das Uikey was greeting President Droupadi Murmu after completing the oath procedure, shows a cat-like animal walking over in the background.
Various theories have emerged on social media regarding the identity of the animal. Some users speculate it to be a leopard, while others believe it could be a security dog or a pet animal. The video clip depicting the animal has been widely shared alongside these diverse theories.
A senior official of the Delhi forest and wildlife department reacting to the viral video said, “The animal in the video is not a leopard. The animal looks like a dog or cat.”
An animal was seen strolling back in the Rashtrapati Bhavan after MP Durga Das finished the paperwork
— The Analyzer (News Updates🗞️) (@Indian_Analyzer) June 10, 2024
~ Some say it was a LEOPARD while others call it some pet animal. Have a look 🐆 pic.twitter.com/owu3ZXacU3
The President’s Estate spans 330 acres and boasts rich biodiversity, including open spaces, forests, parks, gardens, fruit trees and water bodies, all supporting diverse flora and fauna.
A 75-acre nature trail has been created to raise awareness about nature conservation. This trail features both managed and natural ecosystems and connects to Rashtrapati Bhavan’s gardens via well-laid paths. It includes a pond ecosystem, butterfly corner, mango orchard, peacock point and a forest area. The trail is home to 136 plant species and 84 animal species, such as frogs, lizards and snakes.
The oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan was attended by over 8,000 guests from diverse backgrounds, including politics, Bollywood, the business world, common men and women, and leaders from neighboring international communities.