Skip to content

News

National

PETA Demands Ban on Elephant Games at Chitwan Festival Following Supreme Court Ruling

english.ratopati.com · Tue Nov 10 04:24:33 UTC 2026

Kathmandu. Following the Supreme Court's order recognizing elephants as sentient beings rather than tools for entertainment and tourism, animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has demanded the closure of games at the Chitwan Elephant Festival.

PETA has demanded that the organizers stop using elephants in games at the festival and has urged sponsors to withdraw from the festival.

Read full story at source (english.ratopati.com)