Citizens' Handwritten Plea: India Rallies Behind Animal Rights

Over 50,000 citizens, including 10,000 from Delhi, sent handwritten letters to the Supreme Court urging reconsideration of an order to remove community dogs from institutional areas. Led by activist Ambika Shukla, the campaign demonstrated public commitment to animal rights, with strong participation nationwide.

In a sweeping show of solidarity, over 50,000 citizens across India have penned handwritten letters to the Supreme Court, urging a review of its directive to remove community dogs from institutional spaces.

The nationwide letter petition campaign, spearheaded by renowned animal welfare activist Ambika Shukla, has galvanized people from all corners of the country, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, to defend animal rights.

Participants, including students and professionals, flocked to post offices to dispatch their messages, demonstrating an unexpectedly robust commitment to the cause. More than 10,000 letters have already reached the court, reflecting widespread public support for this citizen-led initiative.

(With inputs from agencies.)