Priya Chetty Rajagopal Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Animal Lives Matter: Prevent, preempt, penalise hit-and-run

December 15, 2020 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

Over 50 dogs and other animals suffer accidents on Bengaluru’s roads every day. Many die painfully. Nobody is held accountable for these tragedies.

Opinion: “We love Deepavali – we just need to cancel the noise and smoke…”

November 13, 2020 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has backtracked on his decision to ban firecrackers this Deepavali. But we can still push the administration to ensure that only green crackers are burnt in Bengaluru, that too during the specified timings.

Fundraiser: School children sell paintings for battered puppies’ treatment

December 21, 2019 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

Ten days ago, miscreant children in Whitefield battered seven puppies. Only one of the puppies have survived. You can support this puppy’s treatment by attending a fundraiser organised by Parikma school students

Reality of dog breeding in Bengaluru: why State and BBMP need to act now

January 11, 2019 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

Dogs are repeatedly bred using rape stands, in the filthiest, tiniest of spaces. They live in small cages and are exploited by greedy breeders. Only effective implementation of existing laws can help prevent animal cruelty.

Why cities like Bengaluru fail to protect heritage

January 24, 2018 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

What can citizens do to save heritage in the city? What can cities like Bengaluru do to save heritage?

Save trees while you upgrade Vet Hospital: Citizens to Govt

June 11, 2017 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

Citizens are protesting the demolition of the verdant 3 acre animal hospital and Sarvodaya’s ABC centre on Queens Road, demanding transparency, reduced tree cutting and better design for the proposed new building.