Celebrity reactions to Delhi’s stray dog relocation order
Celebrities like John Abraham, Rupali Ganguly, Janhvi Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan slammed Delhi’s stray dog relocation order, calling it inhumane, urging sterilisation, vaccination, and community care instead of displacement to protect the animals’ rights.
John Abraham - Urged the Chief Justice to review the Supreme Court's directive, describing it as “impractical and inhumane”, and asserted that these are “community dogs… very much Delhiites” deserving sterilisation, vaccination and return, not removal.
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Rupali Ganguly - Warned that removing stray dogs could backfire, saying, “If we remove them now, we risk losing our protectors,” underlining their role as guardians in our communities.
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Janhvi Kapoor - Poignantly noted that stray dogs handing out biscuits at tea stalls or guarding shops are not a menace—they’re the “heartbeat” of Delhi that deserve compassion, not confinement.
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Varun Dhawan - Stood firmly in solidarity with animal rights, opposing the Supreme Court’s removal order as a harsh measure and urging more humane, sustainable solutions.
Raveena Tandon - Laid the blame squarely on municipal bodies for the stray dog crisis, stressing that the solution lies in sterilisation and vaccination—not displacement.
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Vir Das - Took to Instagram to appeal to Delhiites to adopt Indie dogs and support welfare NGOs, emphasizing practical, compassionate action over enforcement.
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Chinmayi Sripaada - Strongly condemned the court’s verdict, calling it a “death warrant” for stray dogs—and advocating for science-based and humane alternatives.
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Siddharth Andand - Labeled the ruling a “death warrant” and urged citizens to raise petitions—highlighting the moral urgency of averting a crisis for stray animals.
Adivi Sesh - Joined the chorus of disapproval, voicing deep concern for the welfare of strays and supporting calls for humane, community-oriented solutions. (The Indian Express, Indiatimes)
