{
  "id": 15778912,
  "title": "Shiv Sena Announes State-wide Animal Welfare Force During Dasara Gathering; Aims To Work On Identification & Microchipping Of Strays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/shiv-sena-announes-state-wide-animal-welfare-force-during-dasara",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T17:21:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/shiv-sena-announes-state-wide-animal-welfare-force-during-dasara-gathering-aims-to-work-on-identification-microchipping-of-strays"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai witnessed the establishment of the Shiv Sena Animal Welfare Force during the Dasara Melava event on Tuesday. The organization's primary goal is to improve the welfare of pet and community animals throughout Maharashtra. Initially known as the Yuva Sena Animal Welfare Force, this organization has now been placed directly under the party leadership. Dr. Manisha Kayande, the Shiv Sena secretary and Maharashtra's Member of Legislative Assembly, will lead the revamped organization.\n\nThe Animal Welfare Force will focus on identifying, vaccinating, sterilizing, and microchipping animals across the state. In addition to party members, it will also include veterinary doctors and advocates. Speaking at the Dussehra rally, Dr. Kayande expressed her gratitude, stating, \"Shiv Sena Animal Welfare Force will dedicatedly work for the well-being of voiceless animals across the state. I am grateful to party chief for his approval to form this organization.\"\n\nSanket Bhatt, the organization's working president, outlined their plans to expand animal welfare from Mumbai to the entire state. They aim to establish groups and nominate office bearers throughout Maharashtra. The group plans to train animal lovers, feeders, and rescuers to effectively contribute to animal welfare. For exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and its surrounding areas, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Shiv Sena announced the formation of Shiv Sena Animal Welfare Force at the Dasara Melava on Tuesday. The organisation aims to work for the welfare of pet and community animals across the state. Organisation Brought Under Party Leadership Originally announced as Yuva Sena Animal Welfare Force, under the aegis of the political party’s youth wing, the organisation has now been brought…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}