Actress Shalini Pandey has raised awareness about animal welfare by sharing a shocking video of a dehydrated horse struggling to pull a carriage in Kolkata’s scorching heat.
Dehydrated Horse Struggles in Kolkata’s Heat
The video shows the horse, weak and dehydrated, collapsing under the weight of a tourist carriage in the city’s chaotic streets. Pandey expressed her heartbreak over the animal’s condition and called for immediate rescue.
A Call for Change: End Horse-Drawn Carriages
In her post, Pandey urged for the replacement of horse-drawn carriages with battery-operated, cruelty-free e-carriages, similar to those in Mumbai. She called the current practice “outdated” and “painful,” stressing the need for more humane solutions.
Raise Your Voice for Animal Welfare
Pandey asked her followers to take action: “If you’re seeing this, don’t look away. Raise your voice. Tag the authorities. Let’s make the world a kinder place!” She tagged officials like @mamataofficial, @kolpolice, and @petaindia in her post to amplify the message.
A Growing Conversation About Animal Treatment in Tourism
Pandey’s post sparked important discussions about the ethics of using animals in tourism. While horse-drawn carriages remain a tradition in some parts of India, her message is pushing for a shift towards more animal-friendly alternatives.
Shalini Pandey’s Ongoing Advocacy for Animal Rights
This isn’t the first time Pandey has spoken out on environmental and animal welfare issues. Earlier this month, she condemned deforestation in Telangana, where many animals lost their lives.
A Global Movement for Cruelty-Free Tourism
Pandey’s call for change is part of a larger movement to replace outdated practices with ethical, cruelty-free alternatives. Her post continues to inspire individuals to take a stand for animal rights, urging governments and communities to act.
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