‘Stop exploiting animals’, vegans held march at People’s plaza in the city
Hyderabad: Hundreds of animal rights activists marched from Sanjeevaiah Park to People’s Plaza on August 24, demanding freedom for all animals. The march, organized by Vegan India Movement and Vegans of Telangana, urged the public to stop exploiting animals, see them as individuals, and stop consuming animal products.
Activists held placards with messages such as ‘Dairy Destroys Motherhood’ and ‘Meat is Murder’. Alongside slogans like ‘Animals deserve freedom just like us’ highlighting the cruelty towards animals in various industries like dairy, meat, honey, leather, zoos, and more. They aimed to provide practical solutions to resolve and prevent animal-human conflicts while
promoting compassion for all beings.
“Billions of land animals and trillions of sea animals are killed each year. These sentient beings, can feel pain and express emotions, their voices are abandoned and demolished by industries that profit from their suffering. The Animal Liberation March is our way of standing up for them—demanding that their cries for mercy be heard. By choosing veganism, we are choosing to listen, to be compassionate, and to end speciesism. Together, we can create a world where every being is respected and free from harm,” said Suraj, the founder of Vegans of Telangana.
Animals have the right to live
Director Sasi Kiran Tikka, renowned film director and the chief guest of the event added, “Casteism, racism, and many other prejudices inflict suffering on fellow humans. Similarly, our belief that we are superior to animals, to pick and choose which animals have the right to live and which don’t, is causing unimaginable suffering to billions of animals – a form of discrimination called speciesism.”
“Caring about animals and speaking up against animal cruelty is a collective responsibility that belongs to each one of us. We must protect and advocate for a world where all beings are treated with compassion, kindness, and respect,” said Ishant, Founder of SINSME Foundation.
One of the onlookers noted that it’s up to the government to take action, but activist Panch responded and said, “Even after knowing the truth if we keep demanding animal products, animals will keep suffering from our greed. So, it’s our collective responsibility to stop exploiting them first and keep fighting for their rights.”
