‘SC, Not Govt, Sent Mahadevi To Rescue Centre': CM Fadnavis On Elephant Madhuri
CNN-News18 Townhall Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said his government had no role in sending Elephant Mahadevi to the rescue center.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Maharashtra government played no role in sending the elephant Mahadevi (also known as Madhuri) to the rescue centre and that was the Supreme Court's decision.
Speaking at CNN-News18's Townhall, Fadnavis told journalist Anand Narasimhan that after a huge uproar the government stepped in with a solution.
'After a huge uproar from the people, we decided to step in with a solution to develop an ecosystem, which is a rescue centre (similar to the rescue centre where she currently resides) near the math".
The 36-year-old female elephant was being kept by a Jain monastery in Nandani, Kolhapur, for over three decades.
Authorities and animal welfare groups raised serious concerns over her well-being. Veterinarians reported conditions like arthritis, foot rot and psychological distress.
In response, PETA India filed a petition. A High-Powered Committee (HPC) appointed by the environment ministry backed the plea and the Bombay High Court in July 2025 ruled that Mahadevi should be relocated to a proper sanctuary for rehabilitation. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision by the end of July.
She was relocated to Vantara's Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Anant Ambani's Vantara's Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in early August said Mahadevi is experiencing freedom for the first time and is now undergoing treatment for multiple health issues.
In an update shared on August 4, Vantara said an initial examination revealed chronic foot problems, including overgrown toenails, cuticle damage, laminitis, an old toenail abscess in the right hind foot and swelling in both knees.
X-rays showed fractures and arthritis in her front feet.
The welfare team has drawn up a treatment plan aimed at tackling the root causes, easing her pain, improving mobility and aiding long-term recovery. While awaiting lab results, a nutritionist is preparing a customised diet. The trust said Mahadevi will be given rest, comfort and 'the highest standard of care" as she heals.
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