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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Locals continue feeding pigeons as the ban debate ruffles feathers

IN PHOTOS: Locals continue feeding pigeons as the ban debate ruffles feathers

Updated On: 05 August, 2025 06:39 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Earlier, the Maharashtra government directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately halt pigeon feeding across the city and launch an awareness campaign about its harmful impact on the health of nearby residents. The move, however, triggered public outrage, with some residents supporting the decision while others opposing it. Despite the ban, a few locals continue to feed the pigeons (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE)

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Earlier, the Maharashtra government directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately halt pigeon feeding across the city and launch an awareness campaign about its harmful impact on the health of nearby residents. The move, however, triggered public outrage, with some residents supporting the decision while others opposing it. Despite the ban, a few locals continue to feed the pigeons (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE)

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Earlier, the Maharashtra government directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately halt pigeon feeding across the city and launch an awareness campaign about its harmful impact on the health of nearby residents. The move, however, triggered public outrage, with some residents supporting the decision while others opposing it. Despite the ban, a few locals continue to feed the pigeons (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE)
<p>The decision comes amid concerns over the abrupt suspension of feeding practices, which could endanger the birds and affect the surrounding environment. PIC/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE</p>

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The decision comes amid concerns over the abrupt suspension of feeding practices, which could endanger the birds and affect the surrounding environment. PIC/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE

<p>CM Fadnavis, speaking at a review meeting on the issue at Mantralaya, said that while the health concerns associated with pigeon shelters are valid, suddenly shutting them down is not a practical solution. PIC/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE</p>

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CM Fadnavis, speaking at a review meeting on the issue at Mantralaya, said that while the health concerns associated with pigeon shelters are valid, suddenly shutting them down is not a practical solution. PIC/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE

<p>He emphasised the need to strike a balance between animal welfare, environmental concerns and public health. PIC/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE</p>

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He emphasised the need to strike a balance between animal welfare, environmental concerns and public health. PIC/ KIRTI SURVE PARADE

<p>The CM pointed out that the pigeon population in several parts of Mumbai has led to public health issues, including respiratory problems and unhygienic conditions due to droppings. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE</p>

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The CM pointed out that the pigeon population in several parts of Mumbai has led to public health issues, including respiratory problems and unhygienic conditions due to droppings. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE

<p>He also proposed setting a feeding schedule to help maintain hygiene and ensure the well-being of the birds. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE</p>

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He also proposed setting a feeding schedule to help maintain hygiene and ensure the well-being of the birds. PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE

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