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John Abraham to India – Let birds fly free
Manpower India joins hands with PETA and John Abraham to request for no more caged birds
Mumbai – Standing tall, his sculpted body silhouetted against the blue sky, model-turned-actor John Abraham holds an empty birdcage this Independence Day, asking for independence for caged birds as well. John Abraham has always been among the first to stand up for the rights of animals, whatever it takes – whether that means slapping an errant tonga-wallah for whipping his overloaded horse or stuffing himself into a birdcage to pose for a PETA ad. The ad was shot by animal-friendly photographer Alan Abraham.
Under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972, it is illegal to trap or trade in all indigenous birds. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species restricts the trade of foreign birds. However, even though India has some of the best laws protecting these colourful and intelligent beings, black markets thrive openly in most parts of the country, involving 300 of India’s 1,200 species. One can still find muniyas being sold at road signals, and quack astrologers stuff gentle parrots into wooden boxes to help them “tell the future”.
There is no such animal as a “cage bird”. All caged birds are either captured or captive-bred. No bird was born to be in a cage. In the wild, these beautiful beings are never alone, and if separated even for just a moment, they call wildly to their flock mates. Flock-oriented, they preen each other, fly together, play and share egg-incubation duties. Many species of birds mate for life and share parenting tasks. Most birds will not take a second mate in the wild if their first is lost.
On the occasion of India’s 60th Independence Day, Manpower India, the market leader in employment services joins hands with PETA India to create awareness for freedom for all, humans and animals alike.
“As we near the 60th Independence Day it is time for us to include a few more friends in our celebrations. Its time to get united and be socially responsible citizen in our thoughts, deeds and actions. Lets mark the occasion by spreading the message of freedom for all” says Tarun Bali, Executive Director, Manpower India.
“Independence Day should spell freedom for all – humans and animals alike”, says John who is an ardent supporter of PETA. “Birds aren’t meant to learn silly human words or swing in a cage. They are supposed to roam free in the skies and sing songs for each other.”
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