Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Maharashtra to Appeal for Elephant Madhuri's Return from Vantara
The state of Maharashtra is working to bring back an elephant named Madhuri from a wildlife center in Gujarat.
People in her former home city of Kolhapur protested because they missed her.
A court previously decided Madhuri needed to move due to health issues.
Now, the government will ask the court to reconsider and help take care of Madhuri.
They will also drop any charges against people who protested.
Maharashtra government will file a review petition to return elephant Madhuri to Kolhapur from Vantara.
The decision follows public sentiment and protests after Madhuri was moved to a Gujarat facility.
Madhuri was relocated to Vantara after a Bombay High Court order due to health and psychological concerns.
The state government will support the Nandani Math in its petition and form a team to ensure the elephant's welfare.
Criminal cases related to protests against the move will be withdrawn.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, elephant Madhuri, Vantara, Bombay High Court, Nandani Math, and local community.
- What
- Maharashtra to file review petition to return elephant Madhuri to Kolhapur.
- When
- Following a meeting on Tuesday and after widespread protests.
- Where
- Madhuri is currently at the Vantara facility in Gujarat, and previously resided in Kolhapur.
- Why
- Due to public sentiment and protests in favor of returning Madhuri to Kolhapur.
Local Community/Supporters
Vantara/Court
Location and Care
Local Community/Supporters
Support returning Madhuri to Kolhapur due to the elephant's connection with the community.
Vantara/Court
Madhuri requires special medical treatment which is available at Vantara; judicial oversight has already approved her current care.
- Elephant Name
- Madhuri
- Previous Location
- Nandani Math, Kolhapur
- Current Location
- Vantara facility, Jamnagar, Gujarat
- Initiating Authority
- Bombay High Court
- Action
- Maharashtra to file review petition
- CM's Stance
- Support to return Madhuri
Sources
Didn't initiate or request Mahadevi's relocation: Vantara
Fadnavis Calls Urgent Meeting To Bring Back Elephant Mahadevi From Vantara
Mahadevi’s Transfer Was Court-Ordered, Based on Health, Welfare Grounds, says Trust Amid Massive Protests in Kolhapur
Temple Elephant Mahadevi Moved to Gujarat—But Here's Why Locals Are Furious
Vantara and RKTEWT Reaffirm Legal and Compassionate Grounds for Mahadevi’s Relocation
Fadnavis backs efforts to bring elephant Madhuri back to Kolhapur from Vantara
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis backs legal push to bring elephant Madhuri back to Kolhapur amid public outcry
Vantara: Did Not Initiate Relocation Of Elephant Mahadevi From Kolhapur To Jamnagar
Maharashtra will file review petition to bring back elephant Madhuri from Vantara: Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Vows Full Support To Bring Elephant 'Madhuri' Back From Vantara
