Sidharth Bhardwaj Rejects ₹20 Lakh Offer Over Dog Relocation Controversy
Sidharth Bhardwaj Turns Down Rs 20 Lakh Deal To Promote Dog Relocation At Airport: ‘I’m Shameless’
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Sidharth Bhardwaj, a former contestant on MTV Splitsvilla, turned down a ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) deal from GMR Group, the operator of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, to promote the relocation of community dogs amid allegations of missing dogs at the airport. He urged for a probe into the matter and expressed his commitment to animal welfare.
- 01Sidharth Bhardwaj rejected a ₹20 lakh offer from GMR Group due to ethical concerns.
- 02The controversy involves allegations of missing community dogs at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- 03Bhardwaj initially agreed to the deal but changed his mind after learning about the situation.
- 04He urged authorities to ensure the safety of the missing dogs and offered to adopt them if needed.
- 05His stance has garnered support from many social media users.
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Sidharth Bhardwaj, known for his appearance on MTV Splitsvilla, recently made headlines by rejecting a lucrative offer of ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) from GMR Group, which operates Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The deal was intended to promote the relocation of community dogs from the airport, but Bhardwaj's decision changed after he learned about ongoing allegations regarding missing dogs from airport terminals. Activists have raised concerns that several community dogs were removed without proper oversight, prompting Bhardwaj to withdraw from the collaboration. He expressed his deep commitment to animal welfare, stating that he could not support any initiative that might endanger the dogs. In a passionate social media appeal, he urged authorities to trace the missing animals and ensure their safety, even offering to adopt them if necessary. His videos have resonated with many online, leading to widespread support for his principled stance against the proposed relocation.
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Bhardwaj's decision highlights the growing concern for animal welfare at urban locations like airports, potentially influencing how such facilities manage community animals in the future.
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