Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis Meets Vantara Team, Seeks Elephant Madhuri's Return to Kolhapur Monastery

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Vantara team and announced that they will join the state government's petition in the Supreme Court to bring back elephant Madhuri to a monastery in Kolhapur. Vantara had previously relocated Madhuri from the monastery to their facility in Gujarat, but agreed to return the elephant after discussions with Fadnavis. The team also expressed willingness to build a rehab centre for Madhuri in Kolhapur.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has secured Vantara's support for the return of elephant Madhuri to the Jain Matha in Kolhapur. The decision follows a meeting between Fadnavis and the Vantara team, where it was agreed that Vantara would join the state government's petition in the Supreme Court to facilitate Madhuri's return [1].

Vantara, an animal rescue and care centre led by Anant Ambani, had relocated Madhuri from the Jain Matha to their facility in Gujarat under court orders. However, after discussions with Fadnavis, Vantara expressed their willingness to support the Maharashtra government's petition to bring Madhuri back [1].

In addition to supporting the petition, Vantara has also offered to build a rehabilitation centre for Madhuri in Kolhapur's Nandani area. The proposed facility will include features such as a hydrotherapy pond, large water body, laser therapy rooms, open habitat, and an on-site veterinary clinic [1].

The Maharashtra government is currently facing public backlash over two Bombay High Court rulings, including the relocation of Madhuri and a ban on pigeon feeding in Mumbai. Deputy CM Fadnavis has called for a meeting to address these issues and explore possible solutions [2].

References:
[1] https://www.financialexpress.com/trending/madhuris-return-to-kolhapur-likely-as-vantara-fadnavis-align/3938223/
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/maharashtra-govt-seeks-way-out-after-hc-orders-on-elephant-relocation-pigeon-feeding-ban-stir-protests/articleshow/123103407.cms