(IN): Rajasthan Elephant Festival held minus Elephant Polo

[Guest guest]

This is certainly great news. However, for those interested in animal welfare,

the work must continue to ensure that these gentle souls are treated with the

dignity they deserve and are entitled to. We must ensure that no more elephants

are made captive to carry tourists (to get a feel of the " real India " ??) or for

begging.

 

S. Chinny Krishna

 

 

> The Government of Rajasthan 'Elephant Festival' 2009 was held this year

> but

> without the 'Elephant Polo' event.

> This has been confirmed by a reliable source.

>

>

> Azam

>

> --

> http://www.stopelephantpolo.com

> http://www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui

>

[Guest guest]

Developments on all fronts in India regarding this game have been positive

in the recent past, but I still think it is too early for any celebration. I

would err on the side of caution. We are close, indeed we are coming closer

with each new move and new message against this sport, but we have not

reached our goal yet so I would advise restraint and caution before we

become too complacent. In a campaign of this scale it is important never to

underestimate the strength of the opposition. After all, the elephant polo

lobby is an international lobby whose influence goes well beyond India. I

would like to see official confirmation on the state of elephant polo in

Rajasthan from the organisers before we accept this news as authentic. But I

must say Azam's leadership on this issue has been phenomenal. We were

supposed to meet today, but narrowly missed. Regards,

 

 

 

 

On 3/22/09, drkrishna <drkrishna wrote:

>

> This is certainly great news. However, for those interested in animal

> welfare, the work must continue to ensure that these gentle souls are

> treated with the dignity they deserve and are entitled to. We must ensure

> that no more elephants are made captive to carry tourists (to get a feel of

> the " real India " ??) or for begging.

>

> S. Chinny Krishna

>

> > The Government of Rajasthan 'Elephant Festival' 2009 was held this year

> > but

> > without the 'Elephant Polo' event.

> > This has been confirmed by a reliable source.

> >

> >

> > Azam

> >

> > --

> > http://www.stopelephantpolo.com

> > http://www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui