Archive · 13 Jan 2026
CPI Leader Criticizes Cinema Prices at Cockfight Event
Dr K Narayana, a leader from the Communist Party of India, visited Bhimavaram to watch and inaugurate the annual Sankranti cockfights.
He also criticized the governments of the two Telugu states for allowing cinema ticket prices to go up, saying it's unfair and that the cinema industry is making people spend too much money on snacks and drinks.
Meanwhile, an animal protection organization called Humane World for Animals India urged people not to participate in cockfighting, as it is illegal and cruel.
They said that cockfighting causes a lot of suffering to the roosters and is linked to illegal activities like gambling and child labor.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has also banned cockfights, saying they glorify violence and cause immense pain to the animals.
Dr K Narayana visited Bhimavaram to inaugurate and watch the annual Sankranti cockfights.
He criticized the governments of the two Telugu states for permitting an increase in cinema ticket prices.
Humane World for Animals India urged citizens not to participate in cockfighting, calling it illegal and cruel.
Cockfighting is punishable under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and is linked to illegal gambling and child labor.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court reiterated the ban on cockfights in 2016, emphasizing their illegality and the suffering they cause to animals.
- Who
- Dr K Narayana (CPI Central Control Commission Chairman) and Humane World for Animals India
- What
- Criticism of cinema ticket prices and appeal to stop cockfighting
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned) and Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh and various states in India
- Why
- To inaugurate and watch the annual Sankranti cockfights, voice concerns about cinema ticket prices, and urge citizens not to participate in cockfighting
Animal Protection Advocates
Traditional Practitioners
Legality of Cockfighting
Animal Protection Advocates
Cockfighting is illegal and cruel, violating the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and should be reported to authorities.
Traditional Practitioners
Cockfighting is a traditional cultural practice during Makar Sankranti and should be allowed.
Animal Welfare
Animal Protection Advocates
Cockfighting causes immense suffering to animals, with roosters often fitted with razor blades and forced to fight to death.
Traditional Practitioners
Proponents argue that the birds are well cared for and that the fights are a part of cultural heritage.
Social Impact
Animal Protection Advocates
Cockfighting is linked to illegal gambling, sale of illicit liquor, and child labor, exploiting vulnerable communities.
Traditional Practitioners
Supporters see it as a community event that brings people together during the festival.
- Event
- Annual Sankranti cockfights
- Location
- Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
- Visitor
- Dr K Narayana (CPI Central Control Commission Chairman)
- Criticism
- Increase in cinema ticket prices
- Accusation
- Exploitation of public by cinema mafia and governments
- Legal Status
- Cockfighting is illegal under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
- Animal Welfare Organization
- Humane World for Animals India
- High Court Ruling
- Andhra Pradesh High Court reiterated the ban on cockfights in 2016
