Jun 6, 2024
From Rahul Gandhi to Hema Malini, here we list down some popular Indian politicians and their beloved pet dogs. Read on to know more.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is an avid dog-lover, and two of his pet dogs are quite popular too, namely-- Pidi Gandhi and Yassa, a Jack Russell Terrier. He also gifted his mother Sonia Gandhi a Jack Russell Terrier pup named Noorie recently.
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Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has "special family members"-- Snoopy, a stray she had adopted and Gipsy, a retriever.
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BJP politician and former CM of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommarai is an ardent dog lover. He lost his beloved pet dog Sunny in 2021 and even tweeted pictures of his funeral back then.
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Indian politician and founding chairperson of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Raj Thackeray has three Great Danes– James, Bond, and Shawn- as his pets.
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Former Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik is a proud owner of two pet beagles-- Bruno and Roxy.
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BJP politician and former TV actress, Smriti Irani is a dog-lover and her pet is named Sheru.
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In 2023, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee shared an adorable picture with her pet dog Milo, while she was seen walking on a treadmill. Her photo caption read, "Somedays you need some extra motivation!"
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath is fond of animals. So much so that he runs a trust for animal welfare. Apart from this, he also has a pet dog named Kaalu.
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