http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Pro-veg-campaign-gets-support/articleshow/15429744.cms
HUBLI: The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated,' so said Mahatma Gandhi.
To ensure that, People for Animal Liberation (PAL), an NGO fighting
against non-vegetarianism, has been organizing Vegetarian Day on August 9
every year. The day is historically significant as the Father of Nation declared 'Quit India' movement in 1942.
As part of Vegetarian Day campaign, hundreds of PAL activists, including students, staged a demonstration at Dharmaveer Sambhaji Circle here on Thursday, wearing masks of different animals and birds. Such demos were simultaneously organized at different parts of the country, with the state campaign being held here. Holding placards and signboards, activists raised slogans on vegetarianism. Volunteer Suma Hulbatte said: "Animals also have the right to live, and it's unfair slaughtering them." Several Jain community leaders like Raju Doddannavar, Rajendra Jain and others were present.
PAL (India) was formed two years ago in Jaipur (Rajasthan) to promote animal rights around the world. Within a short period, it gathered a wide network of volunteers and activists from across the nation. Being an animal rights organization, PAL has also been involved in educating people through plays, demonstrations and awareness programmes. The programme launched through social media is gaining worldwide support. PAL co-ordinator Sudharm Mudalgi said using animals as a food and for entertainment, clothing and experiments is nothing but abuse. "They should be treated with respect, and should never be exploited. PAL works on a simple principle that animals too have right to live," he said.Sudharm said human body is meant for vegetarian food, and having non-vegetarian is against the nature.
"The body structure of non-vegetarian animals is completely different in terms of teeth, nails, digestion mechanism, etc. According to the findings of World Health Organization, non-veg food causes heart-related diseases, cancer and cholesterol," he added.
"Of late, many sportspersons, doctors, models and film stars are turning vegetarians. In America, around one million people have shunned non-veg food. In England, around 2,000 turn pure vegetarians every week," Rajendran told TOI.
As part of Vegetarian Day campaign, hundreds of PAL activists, including students, staged a demonstration at Dharmaveer Sambhaji Circle here on Thursday, wearing masks of different animals and birds. Such demos were simultaneously organized at different parts of the country, with the state campaign being held here. Holding placards and signboards, activists raised slogans on vegetarianism. Volunteer Suma Hulbatte said: "Animals also have the right to live, and it's unfair slaughtering them." Several Jain community leaders like Raju Doddannavar, Rajendra Jain and others were present.
PAL (India) was formed two years ago in Jaipur (Rajasthan) to promote animal rights around the world. Within a short period, it gathered a wide network of volunteers and activists from across the nation. Being an animal rights organization, PAL has also been involved in educating people through plays, demonstrations and awareness programmes. The programme launched through social media is gaining worldwide support. PAL co-ordinator Sudharm Mudalgi said using animals as a food and for entertainment, clothing and experiments is nothing but abuse. "They should be treated with respect, and should never be exploited. PAL works on a simple principle that animals too have right to live," he said.Sudharm said human body is meant for vegetarian food, and having non-vegetarian is against the nature.
"The body structure of non-vegetarian animals is completely different in terms of teeth, nails, digestion mechanism, etc. According to the findings of World Health Organization, non-veg food causes heart-related diseases, cancer and cholesterol," he added.
"Of late, many sportspersons, doctors, models and film stars are turning vegetarians. In America, around one million people have shunned non-veg food. In England, around 2,000 turn pure vegetarians every week," Rajendran told TOI.
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