Overview

• Abhinav Arora, known as 'Bal Sant,' faced criticism for carrying a Dior bag during his visit to the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.
• The controversy stemmed from claims that the bag, identified as Dior's Hit the Road Backpack, contained calfskin leather, which is sensitive due to the cow's sacred status in Hinduism.
• Abhinav's father, Tarun Raj Arora, clarified that the bag was made of fabric canvas and denied the use of any leather, including calfskin, in their possessions.
• Dior's official website lists the backpack as made of coated cotton canvas with smooth calfskin details, adding complexity to the claims and counterclaims.
• Abhinav's father expressed frustration over the backlash, emphasizing their transparency and rejecting accusations of hiding materialistic possessions.