Guest guest Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 *Dear All,* * Star Ananda, the national Bengali channel, partner of Star News and Sky News(UK), gave extensive coverage to the Elephant Polo controversy several times today, 19th November, 2006. Actor Zayed Khan was present during the match. Juhi Chawla and Mohammed Azharuddin were interviewed and both gushed about now lovely it was to attend such an event and what a wonderful experience it was watching elephants play polo. Footage also revealed Azharuddin's wife Sangeeta Bijlani, riding an elephant and waving to the crowd. Maharani Gayatri Devi was shown inaugurating the match. Footage of the match and the accompanying protest with the banner saying 'Cartier: Time to stop Elephant Cruelty' was also shown. The litigation was mentioned in the news capsule. Mr Kadiyan has informed me the hearing for the PIL is on Monday, 20th November, 2006. From the footage I observed, the elephants were not ambling, they were being made to run. As Azam said, there were extensive arrangements made to cover their injuries and wounds with cloth and jewellery. Juhi Chawla and Shand were shown laughing together. I do not know if Star News in English or Hindi carried the news, if anyone of you saw it, please post your message on AAPN. MSNBC has also carried the Elephant Polo controversy news http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15766128/ .* *From AAPN to CNN, word on this event seems to have spread reasonably widely.* * Regards,* ** * Sincerely,* * * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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