Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has stirred a controversy after a video surfaced showing him purportedly acknowledging that he had once kept a deer fawn in his care before releasing them upon assuming ministerial office.

As the viral video drew flak, Naik claimed his comments were misinterpreted.

The BJP leader made the remarks at a community programme organised by the Rajya Muslim Khatik Samaj Seva Sanstha in Vashi on Monday. The video of his statement has since gone viral, drawing sharp political reactions.

Addressing members of the Khatik community, traditionally involved in goat rearing and the meat business, Naik narrated that goats brought from Marathwada had once arrived with a stray deer fawn.

"Those working here, who bring goats from Marathwada, ha

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