Mysuru: In a bid to protect animal rights and against atrocities on them, Vegan India Movement will be staging a protest on Oct. 31 at 5 pm near the Town Hall in city.

Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan in city on Wednesday, organiser Amjor Chandran said that this is a protest against the systematic cruelty and exploitation of animals for food, clothing, entertainment and other purposes.

Protestors will also be creating awareness against exploitation of animals among the public by holding posters, Chandran said and added that just like us, animals also have value for their life and we have no right to own, use or exploit them.

Another organiser Vasudha was present at the press meet.