Debate rages over plan to shift Thiruvananthapuram zoo in Keralam

Debate rages over plan to shift Thiruvananthapuram zoo in Keralam

Kerala's chief minister has proposed moving the Thiruvananthapuram zoo, sparking a heated debate. Current mayor V.V. Rajesh supports the plan, while former mayor V.K. Prasanth accuses the proposal of serving commercial interests. Critics question the necessity and potential impact on wildlife, prompting public and political scrutiny of the relocation scheme. Environmental groups have also voiced concerns about habitat disruption and the costs involved.