Hundreds March in Mysuru for Total Animal Liberation, Urging End to Animal Use

Hundreds of people converged in front of the old Deputy Commissioner's office in Mysuru on Saturday, placards in hand and slogans rising, to deliver a message that went further than the usual animal welfare appeal: end the use and exploitation of animals entirely — for food, clothing, entertainment and every other purpose.

A demand that goes beyond welfare

The march and the demonstration that followed were framed deliberately around total animal liberation rather than incremental improvements in how animals are treated. Participants raised slogans and carried placards bearing messages supporting animal liberation, urging the public to recognise animals as sentient beings and to end their exploitation.

'Animals are not our slaves'

Vasudha, one of the organisers, pointed to what she described as a contradiction on Mysuru's own streets — horses still used for transportation in a city that has no shortage of modern vehicles.

"Animals are not here to serve humans and they are not our slaves. It is high time society collectively changed its mindset and moved beyond what we were taught in childhood," she said.

Curiosity on the streets — and a promise to return

According to a press release from the organisers, the messages attracted curiosity among onlookers as the march wound its way to Town Hall and back. Activists used the moment to hand out leaflets on animal rights, plant-based nutrition and alternatives to animal-based products.

Mysuru has witnessed protests and demonstrations against animal exploitation in the past. But the organisers, in the release, claimed that Saturday's demonstration in the city attracted many participants — and they signalled this was not a one-off. They said they would continue their campaign and work towards expanding the movement in the coming years.