Who is Aloka? Odisha stray turned global ‘peace dog’ meets Maneka Gandhi in Delhi

Aloka, an Indian rescue dog and stray dog from Odisha, met former Union minister Maneka Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday, June 8. Gandhi and an international delegation of Buddhist monks and peace advocates gathered at Gandhi’s Jor Bagh residence to celebrate the animal’s journey from a community dog to a global peace ambassador. Gandhi stated, “Aloka embodies the very best qualities of India’s street dogs: loyalty, courage, resilience, peace and unconditional love.” Delegation members stated that the visit aims to encourage empathy and humane treatment toward community animals across the country.