My name is Smita Joshi and I am a working professional based in New Delhi. Through this post I represent countless of Delhi citizens like myself.
I am an animal sympathiser and a follower of non-violence. I want Mr. Gupta to know that his thoughts seem very violent! I understand his concern for human life but as I see it, dogs have been popular companions of human beings for all times. Mr. Gupta and his team should let the animal activists and NGOs, working to solve this problem in a humane way, handle this and give their support. If he is so concerned about human life, Mr. Gupta should concentrate the MCD effort towards rehabilitating and protecting street children and old people on the streets in different parts of Delhi.
Mr. Gupta, what about the stray cow population? Why don’t you destroy them? Maybe because you are scared of hurting Hindu sentiments! Why be so hypocritical about life?
Hindu religion, like any other religion on this planet, teaches its followers to be non-violent and appreciative of all life. This planet belongs to the animals as well, you know. And if you must remove them, then lets do it in a humane manner. It has been proved worldwide that sterilization and vaccination are the only scientific ways to lessen stray animal population. ‘Destroying dogs’ and ‘Shipping dogs to Korea’ as the MCD puts it, sound so monsterous.
Mr. Gupta and the rest of the MCD should know that for every one violent and animal hater in this city, there are TWO animal sympathisers who will speak for the defenseless animals of the city.
We, the people of Delhi, want the MCD to actively support the animal welfare organizations working towards curbing stray population and providing medical aid to street animals. We want MCD and other decision makers to realize that we are a non-violent race and we will NOT accept MCD destorying life in any form. Will the MCD take note and realise that the people of this city are not mute spectators to cruelty. There are people of all professions supporting the cause of protecting life in all its form. Animals have been our companions for years and we are not going to let MCD or any other body be violent and cruel. We only understand and recognize one form of stray animal population control and that is sterilization and vaccination.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Delhi/MCD_to_turn_up_the_heat_on_stray_dogs/articleshow/2653626.cms