George Fernandes was a political stalwart and one of the most firebrand union leaders in the country, but his heart melted in front of dogs, many of whom gave him company even in times of his deteriorating health.
His close aide Jaya Jaitly Tuesday said Fernandes was so fond of dogs he would carry “treats in his pockets” for them.
“He loved pets, especially dogs and he had many of them who gave him company,” she said. However, they have all died, Jaitly said.
“People know him as a firebrand union leader and for his fiery oratory skills, but inside his heart he also had feelings for pet dogs and he loved them a lot. In fact, every time he would fly in an airline, the staff would give him chocolates and he would keep them in his pockets for pet dogs,” Jaitly added.