2024-10-14 09:00:00 :
October 14, 2024: big boss 18 The show, which launched on October 6, has a unique twist by introducing a donkey named Gadhraj as the 19th contestant of the season. While many viewers were intrigued by the social experiment, the inclusion of animals in the house soon faced harsh criticism. The donkey’s imprisonment sparked outrage from several animal welfare groups and ultimately led to his release from the show.
Pressure from animal rights groups:
Animal rights groups including PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and PFA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) have strongly opposed the use of Gadhraj for entertainment purposes. PETA India expressed concerns about the ethics of keeping animals in captivity in this form and even wrote to show host Salman Khan. The letter stressed that many members of the public were “deeply saddened” by the donkey’s appearance on the show and urged its immediate release.
The PFA also objected, saying the conditions were harmful to the donkeys. The organization, under the leadership of its president Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, played a crucial role in ensuring Gadraj’s freedom.
Gadraj’s expulsion:
In response to public outcry and intervention from animal rights groups, big boss 18 The decision was made to eject Gadraj from the show. The donkey was officially evicted on Thursday, becoming the first “contestant” to be evicted this season. The PFA confirmed the news on social media, thanking everyone for their collective efforts to secure Gadraj’s release.
PETA’s letter also urged contestant Gunaratna Sadawalt to hand over the donkey and allow it to be relocated to a sanctuary to live with other rescued donkeys.
With Gadraj’s departure, there are reports that human contestants will not be ejected from the arena. big boss house this weekend.
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