‘Pigeons Starving to Death’ Due to Kabutarkhana Closure in Mumbai: Jain Community To Protest at Dadar Kabutar Khana Today, CM Devendra Fadnavis Says Sudden Closure Not Appropriate
‘Pigeons are starving to death’ after BMC sealed Kabutarkhanas like Dadar Kabutar Khana following a court ban on public feeding, claim Mumbai’s Jain community. CM Devendra Fadnavis called the sudden closure inappropriate. Protests are planned today demanding alternative feeding arrangements.
Hundreds of pigeons have reportedly died of starvation in Mumbai after authorities sealed Kabutarkhanas across the city, including the iconic Dadar Kabutar Khana, enforcing a Bombay High Court order banning public pigeon feeding. The decision, aimed at addressing health and heritage concerns, has triggered outrage among Jain and Gujarati communities, who consider feeding pigeons a religious duty. The ban, once loosely implemented, is now being strictly enforced—prompting the first police case on August 3 against a feeder. CM Devendra Fadnavis said the abrupt shutdown was inappropriate and urged civic officials to create alternative solutions. With no feeding allowed and Dadar Kabutar Khana still shut, members of the Jain community are planning a protest today to demand reopening of feeding spots and protection of religious practices. Dadar Kabutar Khana Shed, Fencing Dismantled: BMC Takes Action Against Pigeon Feeding, Removes Illegal Structures on Dadar Kabutarkhana Premises After Govt Order To Shut 51 Kabutarkhanas in Mumbai (Video).
Pigeons Starve to Death
Thousands of pigeons are dying due to starvation following the recent court order banning public feeding. Concern grows among citizens and animal welfare groups. What’s your view on this act? less pic.twitter.com/FDGrsng9Sp
— Jago Jain Jago (@JagoJainJagore) August 4, 2025
मुंबई में BMC की कठोर कार्रवाई से सैकड़ों बेक़सूर कबूतर रोज़ाना भूख से तड़प-तड़प कर मर रहे हैं। 🕊️💔@Dev_Fadnavis @BJP4Mumbai @narendramodi @mybmc @ShelarAshish @MPLodha pic.twitter.com/r1CxXiIRb9
— Tanvi Jain 🇮🇳 (@TanviSolanki_) August 3, 2025
CM Devendra Fadnavis Reacts to Sudden Closure
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday stated that a sudden closure of Kabutarkhanas was not appropriate and that alternative arrangements must be made to ensure pigeons don’t face starvation. Till late night the Kabutarkhana in Dadar which has been at the centre… pic.twitter.com/sIXTz486sK
— Richa Pinto (@richapintoi) August 5, 2025
Jain Community to Protest Decision Today
Tomorrow Maha Rally in Mumbai 🙌
Every compassionate sanatani and jain is expected to join. @Ayush_Shah_25 @Mumbaiya_Gujju @SAVLA_HITESH @yatinmota @RajatSharmaLive @rajamaka @NavitaSrikant @JagoJainJagore @Shehzad_Ind @sanjeev_vhp @KumaarSaagar pic.twitter.com/ifpaDUEyoL
— Tanvi Jain 🇮🇳 (@TanviSolanki_) August 5, 2025
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