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Economic Times
3 hours ago
- Economic Times
Why Maneka Gandhi says Delhi- NCR could face 1880s Paris-style problems if stray dogs are removed
Synopsis The Supreme Court's order to relocate stray dogs from Delhi-NCR to shelters has sparked controversy, with animal rights activists like Maneka Gandhi raising concerns about the order's practicality and potential ecological consequences. Gandhi warns that removing dogs could lead to an increase in rodents, drawing parallels to historical events like the rat infestation in 1880s Paris after dog removal. The Supreme Court's directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets and place them in shelters has triggered a heated debate over whether the move is realistic or wise. On Monday, the court ordered the immediate removal of all stray dogs from public spaces in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and the decision, former Union minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi criticised the order, calling it 'impractical', 'financially unviable' and 'potentially harmful' to the region's ecological warned of unintended consequences, saying that removing strays could create new problems. 'Within 48 hours, three lakh dogs will come from Ghaziabad, Faridabad, because there's food here in Delhi. And once you remove the dogs, monkeys will come on the ground... I've seen this happen at my own house.'Recalling a historical example, Gandhi referred to 1880s Paris: 'When they removed dogs and cats, the city was overrun with rats,' she said, describing dogs as 'rodent control animals'.In the late 19th century, stray dogs roamed Paris in large numbers and were often seen as dangerous transmitters of rabies, fleas, and filth. The city administration considered them a threat to cleanliness, public health, and safety. In the 1880s, a large-scale removal, and in some cases slaughter, of dogs was carried out in an attempt to curb rabies and make the French capital more 'modern' and safe. While the historical record on cats is less clear for this period, it is believed that removing dogs caused an unexpected spike in the city's rat population, as the animals had been an important natural check on in Stray Dogs and the Making of Modern Paris notes that in 1883, pharmacist Emile Capron appealed for the removal of stray dogs, arguing they scared horses and caused accidents. However, there is no definitive evidence of a simultaneous large-scale killing of idea of a 'cat massacre' in Paris has its own separate history. Historian Robert Darnton wrote about a grim incident in his 1984 book The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History. This was based on an event from the 1730s, when a group of printing press apprentices in Paris tortured and killed cats in protest against their working conditions. According to History Today, the episode was part of a strange blend of cruelty, social commentary, and dark humour that reflected the tensions of the time. Inputs from agencies
India Today
3 hours ago
- India Today
Rahul Gandhi's lawyer filed life threat plea without consent: Supriya Shrinate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will withdraw a written statement filed in a Pune court by his lawyer citing a threat to his life. Party leader Supriya Shrinate said in a post on X on Wednesday, 'Rahul Gandhi ji's lawyer had filed a written statement in court citing a threat to his life without consulting him or obtaining his consent. Rahul ji strongly disagrees with this. Therefore, tomorrow his lawyer will withdraw this written statement from the court.'advertisementEarlier in the day, Gandhi's lawyer, advocate Milind Pawar, had submitted an application in a defamation case linked to Gandhi's remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The plea claimed that Gandhi faced 'grave apprehensions' about his safety due to 'recent political issues raked up' by him and his earlier comments on application alleged that the complainant, Satyaki Savarkar, is a direct descendant of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, and that there is a 'documented history of violence and anti-constitutional tendencies linked to the complainant's lineage.' It further claimed that Savarkar may seek to 'derive undue advantage from the existing political circumstances, with an intent to exert influence upon, or bring extraneous pressure to bear on, this Court, particularly in light of the fact that the followers of the complainant's late so-called grandfather are presently in political power.'The plea said, 'Satyaki Savarkar has categorically admitted that he is a direct descendant through his maternal family lineage of Nathuram Godse and Gopal Godse, the principal accused in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. That assassination was not an act of impulse; it was the calculated outcome of a conspiracy, rooted in a specific ideology, culminating in deliberate violence against an unarmed person.'In the application, Gandhi also said, 'There exists a clear, reasonable, and substantial apprehension that Rahul Gandhi may face harm, wrongful implication, or other forms of targeting.' He added, 'There is a history of violence associated with the complainant's lineage. History should not be allowed to repeat itself,' referring to Mahatma Gandhi's claimed that his 'vote chori' allegations had provoked political opponents and cited 'two public threats' from BJP leaders—Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, who called him the 'number one terrorist of the country,' and BJP leader Tarvinder Singh defamation case stems from Gandhi's November 17, 2022 speech during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Akola, Maharashtra, where he allegedly called Savarkar a 'British servant' who received a pension from the colonial government. Satyaki Savarkar filed the criminal defamation case, submitting a CD and transcript of the speech as evidence.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Rahul Gandhi
The Print
4 hours ago
- The Print
Madhya Pradesh: Congress to spread awareness on ‘vote chori'
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, last week cited data to allege that more than one lakh votes were 'stolen' in the Mahadevpura assembly constituency of Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha in the 2024 elections, resulting in the defeat of a Congress candidate. The opposition party also announced to organise torch processions to 'save democracy' on the night of August 14. Rallies will be taken out at all district headquarters beginning August 22. Bhopal, Aug 13 (PTI) The Congress will launch rallies in Madhya Pradesh to alert people about 'vote chori' and 'rigging' of voters' lists, party leaders said on Wednesday. The Election Commission had directed Gandhi to give a written declaration on his claims. 'We will take the campaign against vote theft to every booth and house across Madhya Pradesh and make people aware about vote theft,' state Congress in-charge Harish Chaudhary told reporters. He said 'vote theft' is not only a violation of the law, but also an attack on democracy and the Constitution. Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar, said the torch processions will be taken out on the night of August 14. 'Vote Chor-Gaddi Chhod' rallies will be organised from August 22 to September 7. Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha said the people of the country want to know whether the Election Commission stands with the Constitution and democracy or favours a political party. 'The work of the Election Commission is to ensure public convenience, not to create difficulties for the citizens,' he said. State Congress president Jeetu Patwari said Rahul Gandhi raised the 'vote fraud' issue to save the rights of people and democracy, not for political gains. 'Why is the Election Commission avoiding releasing digital voters' lists? The EC should answer queries posed to it by Gandhi, but instead, BJP leaders are coming forward to defend the poll body,' he added. The BJP has rejected the allegations raised by Congress leaders. BJP leader and MP minister Vishwas Sarang said the Congress, which ruled the country for a long time, has consistently defamed democracy and Constitutional institutions. 'By using words like vote theft, Rahul Gandhi is insulting democracy,' he said. Sarang alleged that the then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had conspired to defeat Babasaheb Ambedkar in the 1952 elections. '74,433 votes were rejected in that election, leading to Ambedkar's defeat by 14,561 votes. This trend continued in the 1957 elections, during and after the Emergency. Congress always tried to misuse democracy,' he alleged. PTI MAS NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
