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‘Use robotic elephants’: Rupali Ganguly appeals to PM Modi amid backlash
Updated On: 01 April, 2026 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rupali Ganguly urges Narendra Modi to replace elephants with robotic alternatives after outrage over a pink-painted elephant’s death post photoshoot, sparking nationwide debate on animal cruelty, ethical tourism, and stricter protections

Rupali Ganguly, Pink Elephant Photoshoot
Television actor and animal rights advocate Rupali Ganguly has voiced strong concern following the controversy surrounding a pink-painted elephant used in a photoshoot in Rajasthan. The incident, which went viral across social media, triggered widespread outrage over alleged animal cruelty, especially after reports emerged that the elephant, named Chanchal, had died.
Rupali Ganguly reacts to Pink Elephant controversy
In response, Ganguly wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate action to prevent the exploitation of elephants for entertainment and tourism. She called for a nationwide ban on elephant rides and encouraged the adoption of humane alternatives such as robotic elephants and decorated electric vehicles. Her appeal aligns with growing public sentiment demanding stricter protections for animals.

