New Delhi, May 19: The Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding street dogs has ignited a nationwide debate. Citizens have welcomed the decision, viewing it as a step in the right direction.
Local residents suggest that a centralized facility should be established for street dogs, ensuring proper housing and food provisions. Many in Greater Noida expressed their satisfaction with the ruling, noting that it would enhance public safety.
One local resident highlighted the frequent disputes over street dogs in Greater Noida’s communities, mentioning long queues at clinics for rabies vaccinations.
A dog lover commented on the Supreme Court hearing, stating, “The latest update on the petition filed by animal lovers is that the Supreme Court has put a hold on this case, maintaining its previous order.”
Conversely, Maneka Gandhi, president of the animal rights organization People for Animals (PFA), expressed her discontent with the ruling. In an interview, she stated that the Supreme Court has effectively given up on the street dog issue. She recalled that the court had previously ordered the establishment of ABC centers nationwide, but due to improper implementation, the court has now taken a strict stance.
Gandhi noted, “We have closed 10 ABC centers in Delhi. If the Supreme Court had simply stated that action would be taken against municipal commissioners who fail to open these centers, we would have seen centers established across the country.”
She claimed that only 16 NGOs in the country have received proper training, while around 780 fake NGOs are operating. According to her, this is the core issue.
Using the polio campaign as an example, Gandhi pointed out that the government spent 700 crore rupees weekly for 15 years to eradicate polio. She questioned how much funding has been allocated to address the street dog problem.
Gandhi concluded, “You haven’t invested a single rupee in street dog issues. If the government allocated 700 crore rupees to this program, the difference would be evident.”
She also raised concerns about road accidents, stating, “If over 10,000 people die in road accidents daily, will we stop using vehicles?”
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