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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sanctioned an INR 2.88 crore initiative to feed approximately 4,000 stray dogs across eight BBMP zones. This decision, aimed at addressing issues of hunger and hunger-related pack violence and territory fights, has sparked a heated public debate across social media and newsrooms alike.</span></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Clarity on Purpose</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the latest report covered by </span><a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2025/Jul/14/bbmp-clears-doubts-on-midday-meal-for-dogs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><em>The New Indian Express</em></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, BBMP clarified that the initiative is part of a broader effort to manage the stray dog population humanely and strategically. Officials emphasized that the feeding initiative is not a replacement for sterilization drives or adoption efforts, but rather a complementary measure to reduce conflict between humans and street animals.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Special Commissioner Vikas Kishor has also reportedly clarified that the feeding programme is being targeted specifically at zones where dog bite incidents are frequent or where there are fewer active volunteers. “We’re not feeding all 2.8 lakh stray dogs,” he reportedly noted. “Only about 2% of them will receive food, to ensure better oversight and welfare.”</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">He also urged public participation, highlighting that the initiative works best as a community effort. “Everyone has a role to play, whether through volunteering or contributing financially,” Kishor added.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anildesign/?originalSubdomain=in" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Anil Reddy</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, a passionate animal lover and Founder of </span><a href="https://www.happypet.care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Happy Pet</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, welcomed the move. “This news made me happy. It's great to see the government finally providing food for our street dogs,” he said. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">However, he also expressed some caution. “It would be better if the funds were given to local feeders who already care for these animals. I’m not fully confident the government will carry out the feeding properly,” he added.</span></p><h2><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mixed Public Reactions</span></h2><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The BBMP’s decision has sparked mixed reactions from the public, politicians, and the media. While some well-known voices have supported the move, many media outlets are raising tough questions. BBMP has cleared up a few doubts, but several concerns still remain unanswered.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In many Instagram comments, pet lovers and animal welfare advocates applauded the decision.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On X (formerly Twitter), well-known Actress Rupali Ganguli said:</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“This is a humane, necessary move. Hunger leads to aggression, not kindness. If we want a safer city, we need compassionate solutions.”&nbsp;</span></p><div embed-url="https://x.com/TheRupali/status/1943606927277343132" contenteditable="false"><div style="display: flex; justify-content: center;"><div class="rsme-embed rsme-twitter-embed" style="overflow: hidden; width: 540px; border-radius: 12px;"><style class="">
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