Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28am on 12 Aug 2025,Tuesday India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has responded to the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR within eight weeks, calling the measure “a step back from decades of humane, science-backed policy.” He insisted, “these voiceless souls are not ‘problems’ to be erased,” urging authorities to prioritise shelters, sterilisation, vaccination, and community care. Gandhi stressed that public safety and animal welfare go hand in hand, criticising the blanket removal as “cruel” and emphasizing compassion over coercion. Animal rights groups have echoed his concerns, warning that the policy could inflict unnecessary chaos and suffering on both residents and animals. (PC: X)
