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The ginger CFO of Gundavali Metro station

The ginger CFO of Gundavali Metro station

A ginger tabby cat, known for lounging at Mumbai's Gundavali Metro station, has recently been appointed as the Chief Feline Officer (CFO) for the station. After a commuter shared a photo of the cat on social media, tagging the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation, the organization confirmed the cat's new role, which involves conducting station inspections, observing commuters, and posing for admiring photos.

The cat's appointment has been met with enthusiasm, as its online presence has significantly increased, indicating a successful job performance. The unnamed ginger CFO of Gundavali Metro will not be the only feline taking its duties seriously. Larry, the Chief Mouser of Number 10 Downing Street, recently debunked rumors of his laziness by killing and eating a mouse in front of reporters during a press conference.

Palmerston, a cat formerly stationed at the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, was known for efficiently catching mice. The Mumbai Metro's CFO can look to the dedication of another cat for inspiration, a calico stray named Tama, who served as an "honorary permanent station master" at a Japanese railway station for nine years, increasing visitor numbers and thus boosting the railway company's revenue by 10 percent. The ginger cat at Gundavali Metro now faces a formidable set of paw prints to fill.

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