Jain Samaj to instantly cease feeding pigeons throughout metropolis
Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has referred to as for a regulation from the Mysuru Metropolis Company (MCC) to ban the feeding of pigeons on the Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple, situated on the North Gate of the Mysore Palace.
Talking at a gathering this morning close to Curzon Park, adjoining to the Palace, Wadiyar emphasised that Mysuru’s standing as a Heritage Metropolis, identified for its vital historic buildings, is underneath menace because of pigeon feeding.
He warned that these birds typically roost in close by heritage buildings, posing a critical threat to their integrity. “The faeces of those birds comprise uric acid, which may undermine the steadiness of the buildings,” he said.
Harm because of droppings
Wadiyar affirmed that if MCC implements a ban on pigeon feeding, residents will adhere to the laws, highlighting their dedication to lawful conduct. He additionally expressed concern for the marble statues surrounding the Palace, together with these of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, Chamaraja Wadiyar X, Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which may endure harm over time because of droppings.
State BJP OBC Morcha President R. Raghu Kautilya, a key advocate for the ban, echoed Wadiyar’s sentiments.
Famous historian and retired Professor N.S. Rangaraju, from the College of Mysore, added that the issue extends past pigeons, noting an alarming presence of rats and rodents in parks surrounding heritage websites, which additionally threaten these buildings.
Dr. Madhu raised considerations about well being points, significantly bronchial asthma and different respiratory issues, stemming from poisonous air attributable to the acidic content material of hen droppings.
Wildlife activist Pradeep identified current legal guidelines prohibiting the feeding of city wildlife, which incorporates the Blue Rock pigeon species roosting across the Palace.
In a optimistic flip, a consultant from the Mysore Pinjrapole Society assured attendees that they’d cease feeding the pigeons any further.
Jain Samaj transfer hailed
Talking to Star of Mysore, Founder-President of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) Bhamy V. Shenoy counseled the consultant from the Jain Samaj who declared that they’d cease feeding pigeons throughout the town instantly.
“This was really an surprising flip of occasions. None had anticipated such a response, and we are able to solely hope they may uphold their promise. As we speak’s gathering demonstrates that when folks unite for a worthy trigger, we are able to obtain our objectives in a democratic society,” he mentioned.
“Nevertheless, it’s value noting that there was minimal help from officers chargeable for defending heritage buildings just like the Palace, preserving the surroundings — given the quickly rising pigeon inhabitants impacts not solely different hen species however their very own — and safeguarding public well being. Finally, it was a grassroots motion that triumphed,” Bhamy Shenoy added.
The assembly was attended by former MLA and Metropolis BJP President L. Nagendra, and a number of other different native figures, all united of their name for motion.