The advertisement launched earlier this month by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) ran into controversy for its depiction of Ganesha in a lamb roast. (File) The advertisement launched earlier this month by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) ran into controversy for its depiction of Ganesha in a lamb roast. (File)Australia’s advertising watchdog has dismissed complaints filed by Hindu groups against a controversial advertisement which featured Lord Ganesha in a lamb roast along with several other deities and prophets. Despite numerous complaints lodged by Hindu groups across Australia and globe, the Advertising Standards Bureau’s (ASB) Board said the advertisement was inclusive. The advertisement launched earlier this month by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) ran into controversy for its depiction of Ganesha in a lamb roast.

Source: Indian Express September 19, 2017 08:18 UTC