New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Bal Sant Abhinav Arora's father has released a statement regarding the controversy surrounding the 'calfskin' black bag from luxury brand Christian Dior that his son was carrying during the recent visit to the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

On behalf of his son, Tarun Raj Arora stated in a message to HT.com that the bag he was carrying at the Mahakumbh was made of 'fabric canvas' and not calfskin.. This statement was followed after he was criticised for carrying calfskin bag, given that cows are considered sacred. Not just this The official website of Christian Dior described the alleged bag as "black coated cotton canvas with CD diamond print and black smooth calfskin."

"The said bag is made out...