Maneka Gandhi raises serious objections against illegal bullfighting
Maneka Gandhi, a prominent animal rights activist and former Union Minister, has voiced strong opposition to an unlawful bullfighting contest that took place in Smit, East Khasi Hills, on January 10, 2025. The controversial event, which was part of a local festival, infuriated legal experts and animal rights advocates since it flagrantly violated existing animal welfare laws.
According to some stories, the event's illicit nature was exacerbated by illegal gambling in addition to bullfighting. Gandhi was immediately outraged by the incidence and wrote to DP Wahlang, the chief secretary of Meghalaya. She urged the state administration to take decisive action to prevent future occurrences of this kind. The government swiftly stepped in to address this, resulting in a significant policy in...