Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has defended the Supreme Court’s recent directive to relocate all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, while questioning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s reported criticism of the order.
“We all have empathy for stray dogs and animal care, but is Rahul Gandhi questioning the Supreme Court’s recent orders to remove stray dogs from the national capital’s streets and relocate them to shelters? I don’t understand how he can question the judiciary,” Shaina said.
She argued that the move should be welcomed as it provides shelter and care for the animals while ensuring public safety. “If a removal also provides shelter for our stray animals, then it should be welcomed. Yet, he is questioning the entire process of shelters, sterilisation, vaccination, and community care, which are also meant to ensure public safety without cruelty,” she noted.
Urging Gandhi to familiarise himself with the full scope of the Supreme Court’s judgment, Shaina added, “If you understand the concept, only then should you opine, Rahul Gandhi, because this is the judgment of the Supreme Court.”
The Supreme Court’s order, which aims to balance animal welfare with public safety concerns, has stirred debate among political leaders and animal rights advocates over its implementation and long-term impact.
