To, 

The New Indian Express Editorial Board & CEO Siddharth S

 

On April 12, 2025, The New Indian Express published an opinion piece titled "Human Rights in New Era of Dog Love" by Anuradha Goyal, which promotes disturbing and misleading narratives that endanger both animals and the people who care for them.

This article:

• Blames stray dogs for urban issues with no scientific basis.
• Stereotypes animal feeders as manipulative and irresponsible.
• Targets women in welfare work with sexist, derogatory language.
• Encourages public hostility toward stray dogs under the guise of "human rights"
• Falsely claims that state shelters exist to house community dogs—no such infrastructure exists in most states in India

This kind of misrepresentation is not only irresponsible—it is dangerous.

In a country where street dogs are already victims of abuse, neglect, and misinformation, media pieces like this fuel fear and violence. They undermine decades of grassroots work by feeders, activists, and NGOs who act within legal frameworks and with compassion.

We demand:

• An immediate retraction of the article.
• A public clarification/apology by the editorial team.
• A commitment to accurate, fair, and humane reporting on animal welfare issues. 

This is not about silencing opinion—it’s about preventing cruelty, misinformation, and targeted hate from being legitimized by mainstream media.

We urge The New Indian Express to act responsibly and uphold the ethical standards expected of a national publication.

Sincerely,
Concerned Citizens, Animal Lovers, and Welfare Workers of India