Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 13 Nov: Animal welfare activists, concerned citizens and organisations from across the country are set to stage a silent protest in Dehradun on 15 November against the recent Supreme Court judgement on the relocation of stray or community dogs. The demonstration will be held at Gandhi Park’s main gate at 5 p.m. as part of a nationwide movement expressing dissent over the verdict.
According to the organisers, the order has been widely perceived as contrary to the principles of compassion and kindness enshrined in Article 51A(g) of the Constitution, which calls upon every citizen to show compassion towards living creatures. They argue that, in the absence of adequate infrastructure, effective government support and a concrete framework for animal welfare, the implementation of the decision could endanger the safety and dignity of community animals.
The organisers have appealed to the public to join the peaceful demonstration and stand in solidarity for a humane, constitutional and compassionate approach to the management of street animals. The organisers have appealed to the people coming to the protest to observe silence during the protest so that compassion may speak louder than cruelty.
