Femme Forward12 Dec 2025

India’s Voice for Animals: Maneka Gandhi on Politics, Compassion & Change | Femme Forward

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Episode: India’s Voice for Animals ft. Maneka Gandhi

In this powerful episode of Femme Forward, host Smriti Agarwal sits down with Maneka Gandhi — veteran politician, leading animal rights activist, and founder of People for Animals, India’s largest animal welfare organization.

From establishing 40+ animal hospitals to challenging outdated laws on street dogs and mobile zoos, Maneka Gandhi shares her decades-long journey of compassion, reform, and resilience. She opens up about the moment that changed her life, the mission behind People for Animals, and her vision for a kinder, more responsible India.

What You’ll Learn:

• The personal turning point that sparked her passion for animal rights

• How People for Animals was founded in 1992

• Her efforts to protect stray dogs and wildlife

• Why she advocates for veganism

• Guidance for young changemakers shaping India’s future

Whether you care about animals, politics, or social impact, this conversation encourages you to reflect on how one voice can drive collective change.

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Host: Smriti Agarwal | @smritiagarwal96

Guest: Maneka Gandhi | @manekagandhibjp

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