Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the reported remarks of MP Pratap Simha that street dogs need to be culled and that feeding them was not a big thing, more than 50 animal lovers under the banner of ‘People For Animals’ (PFA), Mysuru, staged a demonstration near the DC’s office here this morning.
“MP Pratap Simha at a recent MCC meeting that took place in the MCC Hall wanted the MCC to launch a drive for culling of street dogs as their increasing numbers posed a threat to pedestrians and motorists. The MP had also said that feeding stray dogs was not a big thing, which remark is an insult for dog lovers. This irresponsible remark of a responsible MP (Simha) is an abusive remark against all those feeding street dogs voluntarily out of compassion and love for animals. But the MP should take note that feeding stray dogs is a generous thing, which elected representatives who are mired in corruption, immorality and other such wrongdoings do not understand. The MP should apologise for his insulting remarks targeting dog lovers and withdraw his remarks”, the protestors said.
They also warned that MP Simha alone would be held responsible if some people, inspired by the provocative remarks of the MP, take law into their hands and resort to indiscreet killing of street dogs.
The protestors held placards that carried messages targeting the MP, such as ‘We live in society, not in your constituency’, ‘Be kind and feed animals’, ‘Feeding animals is a great job’ etc.,
Animal lovers Bhagyalakshmi, Supreet Narayan, Rohini, Supriya, Harsha, Nalina and others took part in the protest.
THESE SO CALLED “ANIMAL RIGHT ACTIVISTS” ARE MORE DANGEROUS AND CRUELLER THAN STRAY DOGS. Just because the MP made some remarks, these people are protesting. WHERE WERE THESE ACTIVISTS WHEN A POOR HELPLESS 4 YEAR CHILD WAS MAULED TO DEATH BY A PACK DOGS IN HYDERABAD? These activists are heartless people. It was gut-wrenching to see the video of the boy being bitten to death. Yet I saw some “animal right activists” defending stray dogs in TV news debates. As per various data available on internet, India report millions of cases of dog bites and around 20,000 cases of rabies. WHAT MORE EVIDENCE DO THESE ANIMAL RIGHT ACTIVISTS NEED TO AGREE THAT STRAY DOGS ARE MENACE TO THE SOCIETY. I am NOT saying stray dogs should be killed but they have to be relocated or kept in an animal shelter. They just can’t be allowed on streets. Or the best thing would be that these animal lovers keep them in their homes and pamper them as much as they want. Stray dogs have no role in ecological/food chain unlike some other living creatures. It is high time the problem of stray dogs is seen like other urban civic issues.
The constant argument by the activist is sterilization. I want say that it will never happen because the system is corrupt and inefficient.
Why only dogs these Animal Activists want to pamper, why not cheetahs, elephants, and snakes creeping all over the town? They are just happy to show their concern but would not agree to accept their responsibility to house them in their own houses at least a hundred dogs in each activist’s house would solve much of the problem. Are they ready to take up this responsibility and save humans from dangerous dog bits? The Letter to the Editor by Mr. Suresh is truly a direct call to these Activists, who are least moved by the public pain and loss of life by innocent children due to student attacks by these unchained death squads.
@Suresh
Stop posting with capitalised letters to force your silly views on others. These animal activists have a right to protest, and it is the dim witted scoundrels like you who criticise them.
Why can’t you organise a group of your own to ensure that those strat dogs are caught and neutered. You will howl that it is not your job, pointing to the MCC.
Best for you to shut up instead of revealing your animosity to these people who have rights too.
@Zaheer Where do you live in Mysore? NR Mohalla, that is where most Muslims live.
You sound like a Pakistani terrorist who wants to harm these peaceful protestors. Ofcourse, your religion is not a peaceful religion.
@Suresh
Stop posting with capitalised letters to force your silly views on others. These animal activists have a right to protest, and it is the dim witted scoundrels like you who criticise them.
Why can’t you organise a group of your own to ensure that those strat dogs are caught and neutered. You will howl that it is not your job, pointing to the MCC.
Best for you to shut up instead of revealing your animosity to these people who have rights too.
@Zaheer Where do you live in Mysore? NR Mohalla, that is where most Muslims live.
You sound like a Pakistani terrorist who wants to harm these peaceful protestors. Ofcourse, your religion is not a peaceful religion.
@ Suresh – Fully agree. One of the main reason for increase in stray dogs is dumping of garbage out in the open. If open disposal of garbage is taken care then the stray menace would be controlled to a significant extent. Often stray dogs breed where there is waste food available.
While human encroachment of forests is increasing but of late strays on the outskirts of the city are also attracting leopards.
The sterilisation and vaccination programme of government is a big sham. In my locality I have seen a dog giving birth to litter thrice in a span of 2 years.
@Sashi Kumar
You should invite your PM Modi to come and see how his wonderful Tech India is faring in your streets where stray dogs rule!