According to reports from Pratidin Time, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi has formally demanded the return of a five-year-old elephant named Durga to Assam. The elephant was reportedly transferred from Manas National Park to the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu, a move that has triggered significant public and political debate within the state of Assam.
Gogoi has raised concerns regarding the transparency of the transfer process, alleging that the relocation was conducted without adequate public disclosure or clear documentation. The Congress leader has questioned the authorities on the specific protocols followed during the transport of the animal and the lack of communication with the public regarding the decision-making process.
Further concerns have been raised by the Congress party regarding the current living conditions of the elephant. Reports suggesting that the animal is being kept tethered within the temple premises have intensified calls for her immediate return to her natural habitat in Assam. As of now, there has been no official response from the wildlife authorities or the temple administration regarding the specific allegations made by the Congress leadership.
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Original report: Pratidin Time