Activists observe ‘satyagraha’ to highlight animal abuse

Activists affiliated to the Bengaluru Brigade for Animal Liberation on Sunday fasted and organised a ‘satyagraha’ stroll from their houses earlier than gathering on the metropolis centre, to highlight animal abuse and promote veganism.

The activists converged on Brigade Road within the night to sing songs, recite poems and communicate on animal rights. The initiative was a part of an occasion organised by Vegan India Movement in 10 cities in several elements of the nation, with ‘Freedom for Animals’ because the motto.

The campaigners spoke concerning the want to keep away from the consumption of animal merchandise and made a video presentation that highlighted the exploitation of animals in varied industries.

Dilip, one of many organisers, stated the occasion — organised on Gandhi Jayanti — was referred to as Satyagraha 2.0 to underline the necessity to liberate animals from “unimaginable horrors” by the hands of people.

Amjor, a member of the Vegan India Movement, stated the occasion was a part of a collection of month-to-month programmes wherein completely different animal rights teams engaged in interactive consciousness programmes and highlighted the abuse of animals in completely different industries. “The campaign also helps people in transitioning and in finding alternatives (to their dietary habits) and make the switch to veganism,” he stated.