Chandra Mohan Patowary, the Forest Minister of Assam, revealed that Kuwari, an elephant residing in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, welcomed a “healthy female calf”. The newborn has been named “Mayabini”, representing hope and harmony in the wild and also after singer Zubeen Garg's well-known number.

Chandra took to X and said, “Heartening news on #World Animal Day -- Kuwari, the elephant of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has given birth to a healthy female calf!. With immense affection and public goodwill, we've named her 'Mayabini' -- a symbol of new life, hope and harmony in the wild.”

The song ‘Mayabini ratir buku’, which Garg had requested to be sung after his death on September 19, turned into an anthem for his fans, who sang it throughout his final journey.

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