Target: Konda Surekha, Minister of Forest and Environment, Telangana, India
Goal: Ensure Rupavathi receives proper medical care and is not used in any processions.
Amid serious health concerns and an intervention from the Union government, elephant Rupavathi is being transported from Karnataka to Telangana for the Muharram and Bonalu processions in Hyderabad. Rupavathi was temporarily held en route after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) highlighted her apparent ailments. PETA has offered a mechanical elephant as an alternative, emphasizing that Rupavathi shows signs of prolonged physical suffering and requires rehabilitation at a reputable sanctuary.
Veterinary experts informed PETA that Rupavathi is unfit for transportation and participation in events due to her arthritic forelimbs, blindness in one eye, and flattened foot pads, which increase her risk of slipping on city roads. Despite these concerns, officials have reportedly approved her transport to Hyderabad. The elephant’s journey began after Telangana Forest Minister Konda Surekha made arrangements to bring Rupavathi from the Sri Jagadguru Panchacharya Mandir Trust in Karnataka. Take action now.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Konda Surekha,
I am writing to express my grave concern regarding the transportation and use of the ailing elephant Rupavathi for Muharram and Bonalu processions in Hyderabad. Veterinary assessments indicate that Rupavathi is suffering from severe health issues, including arthritis, blindness in one eye, and flattened foot pads, making her unfit for such strenuous activities.
Rupavathi’s participation in these events appears to not only pose a significant risk to her health and well-being, but to also endanger public safety. Elephants, when subjected to loud noises and chaotic environments, can become agitated and potentially harmful to themselves and others. Additionally, using animals in such processions is a violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.
I urge you to take immediate action to halt Rupavathi’s transport and ensure she receives the necessary medical care and rehabilitation at a reputable sanctuary. PETA’s offer to use a mechanical elephant instead provides a humane alternative that respects both animal welfare and cultural traditions.
Your prompt intervention is crucial in safeguarding Rupavathi’s health and preventing any further suffering. Let us uphold the principles of compassion and responsibility by ensuring that no animal is subjected to such distressing conditions.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Tilak Reddy
I wish the elephant would die. Life for her would be better there as this has been hell. I fault the humans. We are the lowest form of animal. There is not one decent attribute found in humans especially their inability to see a creature suffering to do their bidding. What jerks! And probably this torture is done in the name of religion? Use a mechanical elephant and leave God’s creatures alone! A flattened foot bed, arthritis, and no one who cares. Monsters. Would you put your loved ones into a position of suffering. Or yourself since you live your self more than anyone else. What’s there to love?
You are so right. I hope this elephant passes on; we are indeed the lowest of animals. Sometimes, I am ashamed to call myself human.
I totally agree with you. Death would be a blessing, no more suffering.
India has become like most Countries barbaric to animals.Donkeys skinned for leather and gelatine.Ghandi has turned in his grave.KARMA to India.I’m ashamed of my own species.The most dangerous animal is the evil Human one.
What is wrong with these people in India? Let these poor elephants live a life they were meant to live. OFFICIALS – Do your job and protect these innocent animals.
Life seems to be hard for the average Indian , they are mostly ignorant of animal rights and welfare issues. PeTA ( People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has a huge presence in India , they campaign educate rescue and do invaluable work.
India sucks anyway and the people
INDIA, the nation of MAHATMA GANDHI, you should be ashamed of yourselves and your moral condition!!!!
The way you treat elephants (and other animals too…) is beyond SHOCKING! What’s wrong with humans!?
Why doesn’t God just disappear this whole country? Animals would be sooo much better off! Evil bastards!
To the officials of India…if your country can have a man like Mahatma Gandhi, who was revered around the world, why can you not follow his teachings. You have the laws in place. He would be ashamed and now the rest of the world is disgusted by the way you treat animals.
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT NOT ONLY IS INDIA REPULSIVE IN THE WAY THEY TREAT GODS CREATURES THEY DON’T TREAT THIER WOMEN MUCH BETTER AND THEY MAKE HORRIBLE DOCTORS WHO NEED TO STAY IN THIER OWN COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed 💯 percent. Let the elephant live out her days in a sanctuary. Get a mechanical elephant for “entertainment.” The world is watching how you handle this and the treatment of animals. Do the right thing or your tourism dollars will disappear.
The human race is very remiss on how we treat all other life on this planet….you get what you give so buckle up!!!!!!!!!!!!
These poor elephants that have to endure this horrible life.
SHOW COMPASSIONM NOT IDIOCY!!!!
India again !!
Please, please, PLEASE give these majestic creatures the dignity they deserve and stop the abuse! This is beyond reprehensible.
This is totally unacceptable! This poor elephant needs rest and treatment. How cruel to force her to walk in a parade. Please put a stop to this cruelty.
These CRUEL & ABUSIVE ASSHOLES WHOM MAKE AILING ELEPHANTS ALONG WITH HEALTHY ELEPHANTS MATCH SHOULD BE THE ONES MADE TO CONTINOUSLY MARCH AND DON’T LET THESE ASSHOLES STOP FOR ANY REASON!!!! STOP ALL FORMS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AND ABUSE IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!
Send this poor elephant to a good sanctuary and let her live out her life in peace and comfort!
Cruelty!! They should be ashamed. The vet should demand a Stop activities for her!
Let her live happily in a sanctuary!!
How shameful and disgusting! India has left a horrible taste in my mouth and mind. It seems their culture and attitude towards animals has shifted to ‘WORK ANIMALS TO THEIR DEATH’.
Despicable.
Please demand the elephant be released to a sanctuary immediately AND charge the owners with cruelty. All countries have weak animal cruelty laws but, India is famous for the horrendous way it treats animals. It is the only reason I will never go there.
Only sub Humans would treat a intelligent elephants like this shit. If they like to race then they should enter there own race on foot. They must be thick as 2 short planks to not recognize intelengent why don’t they all grow fucking up the pricks in bred idiots
Konda Surekha, Minister of Forest and Environment, Telangana, India STOP THIS NOW. THIS ELEPHANT IS SUFFERING!!!!!!!!
INDIA!!!!!!
NO ONE SHOULD GAIN FROM ANY ANIMAL’S SUFFERING! ALL INVOLVED IN ANY ASPECT SHOULD BE IN JAIL PLAIN AND SIMPLE, INCLUDING ALL THOSE WHO ARE COMPLICIT!
ALL ANIMALS NEED TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AS YOU WOULD WISH YOURSELF TREATED. COMMON SENSE RULE.
LET ANIMALS BE ANIMALS AND CEASE ALL THESE STUPID, GREEDY, SENSELESS SHOWS ETC! EVERYWHERE! NOW AND PERMANENTLY!