Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Urges Responsible Animal Feeding After Roadside Incident

Gupta intervened in a roadside feeding case, emphasizing cultural respect and public safety while promoting designated sites for feeding stray animals.

• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta personally intervened when she witnessed a man throwing roti on the road to feed a cow, urging him to avoid such practices.
• Gupta highlighted that roti is a cultural and spiritual symbol, and throwing it on roads disrespects its significance.
• She reiterated that feeding stray animals on roads endangers both the animals and public safety by attracting them to busy traffic areas.
• The Chief Minister called on citizens to feed animals responsibly at designated locations like gaushalas instead of public roads.
• This action aligns with broader government initiatives, including a Rs 40 crore allocation for a Model Gaushala to manage stray cattle and improve road safety in Delhi.

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