Archive · 21 May 2025
BJP to Campaign on Stray Dog Menace in Thiruvananthapuram Polls
Stray dogs are a major concern in Thiruvananthapuram, with many dog bite cases reported.
The BJP plans to make this issue a key focus in the upcoming local elections, criticizing the city's handling of the problem.
They claim the current government isn't doing enough to protect citizens, especially schoolchildren.
While the city has launched animal birth control (ABC) programs and new facilities, the BJP questions their effectiveness.
The city has reported that the stray dog population has gone down over the years.
The state has had recent deaths from rabies, increasing public concern.
BJP will make the stray dog issue a campaign issue in the upcoming Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections.
The BJP criticizes the Corporation's stray dog control measures as failures.
BJP alleges the Left Democratic Front-controlled local body is apathetic to the safety of citizens.
The district reports the highest number of dog bite cases in the State.
The Corporation has stated that ABC centers are now fully functional in the city.
- Who
- BJP, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, city residents
- What
- BJP is raising the issue of the stray dog menace.
- When
- Ahead of the 2025 local body polls
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- BJP aims to make stray dog menace a campaign issue for the upcoming elections.
BJP's Concerns
Local Government's Actions
Stray Dog Control Measures
BJP's Concerns
BJP alleges the Corporation has failed in addressing the stray dog menace.
Local Government's Actions
The Corporation has implemented ABC programs and built new facilities to manage the stray dog population.
Effectiveness of Current Measures
BJP's Concerns
BJP questions the efficacy of anti-rabies vaccines and the Corporation’s response to the issue.
Local Government's Actions
The Corporation claims their efforts have reduced the stray dog population.
- Dog Bite Cases in Thiruvananthapuram (Until April 30)
- 15,718
- Stray Dog Population in Thiruvananthapuram (2023-24)
- 8,654
- Cost of New ABC Centre
- ₹2.75 crores
- Number of Kennels at Refurbished ABC Centres
- 100
- Surgeries Conducted in ABC Centres (2024-25)
- 1,194