Anoushey Ashraf calls out PML-N for 'animal abuse' at a political rally

She shared the video of a lion being mistreated at a political rally, calling out the organising political party.

30 Mar, 2022

Actor and VJ Anoushey Ashraf recently shared a video clip of a lion being mistreated at a political rally on social media, calling out the rally's organising political party for "animal abuse".

The video clip, which appears to be from a political rally held by members of PML-N, was shared by the media platform Niche Lifestyle on Instagram. Ashraf reshared the video on her Instagram Stories on March 30 and said, "Animal abuse is real. Using animals for entertainment is real. And if one is ignorant to the way an animal feels, he's far from being human."

Ashraf addressed the men in the video in her message. "Hoping they take appropriate action instead of keeping this awaam [public] jahil [illiterate] forever," she added. Tagging the PML-N's Instagram profile on her Story, she asked the political party to change its logo. "Change your logo to a flowerpot or something so your followers plant more trees at your rallies instead," she said.

Ashraf has been vocal about animal rights on multiple occasions — earlier this month she dedicated an Instagram post to why one should adopt and not shop. Penning down a long caption, she listed the benefits of adopting animals. On the occasion of Eidul Azha in 2021, the VJ reminded her followers to be kind to their sacrificial animals.

The actor has traced back her love for animals to her childhood during which her home was transformed into a zoo. "All this was followed by bringing in unhurt but very cute lambs, rabbits, ducklings, hens, a partridge, turtles and some geese," she said. "By the time I turned 9, our backyard was a mini zoo. And we were proud of it. A little corner for the blind, injured and hurt. Another for the ones recuperating. The rest were allowed to roam free. They dirtied the place, they made it smell funny but they gave me so so so much joy. And my mom let me keep each of them. For which I will forever be grateful."

Ashraf clearly never lets an opportunity to speak up for voiceless furries pass her by. We're glad to see the actor use her influence to advocate for animals.

Comments

well wisher Mar 30, 2022 06:41pm

Great Anoushey. Animals should be respected.

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Faraz-Canada Mar 30, 2022 06:52pm

Seriously? These people will pass stupid comments to somehow stay in news. Is that all she can think of when the entire country is being abused.

NYS Mar 30, 2022 06:57pm

Now PML (N) is going to alter their logo lion > flower great idea by the way

Khan Mar 30, 2022 06:57pm

What about women abuse at PTI rallies ?

Ilovehelen Mar 30, 2022 07:10pm

These people have been mistreating humans worse than animals but I suppose that raising voice against this will trend more on social media. Well played!

Ali Mar 30, 2022 07:49pm

I agree with her sentiments and most likely she is a nice person. But her language is also “jahil”. The best way to point out a mistake is to give people the benefit of doubt. Try to educate in a non judgmental way. How do you go from trying to point out an injustice to insulting people and calling them Jahil.? Be humble, educate with kindness and by not abusing people. Do you think you can change any minds with this tone? I think you are a good person for caring about animal, please respect and care about people too. Be kind. Try it, it really works.

Dr. Salaria, Ahmed Part II Mar 30, 2022 07:54pm

Shes definately got her priorities right

Fast comment Mar 30, 2022 08:14pm

This is not the first time. The PML(N) always do that.

TPA Mar 30, 2022 08:32pm

PTI dirty tricks department.

Harambe Mar 31, 2022 01:07am

@Fast comment: When is THE time?

Kulbhushan Yadav Mar 31, 2022 02:12am

How about turning vegetarian to stop all kind of animal abuse?

Fatima K. Mar 31, 2022 02:59am

Way to go Anoushay! High time someone raised their voice and make a clear point about animal abuse in Pakistan. All power to you for this purpose.

Zak Mar 31, 2022 03:19am

@TPA PTI dirty tricks department. PML N dirty cruel habits.

Zak Mar 31, 2022 03:20am

@Khan What about women abuse at PTI rallies ? Then you must have been there?

AJ Mar 31, 2022 03:25am

@TPA only dirty thing around is PML N

Zeeshan Ahmed Mar 31, 2022 06:28am

She is absolutely correct.

Zeeshan Ahmed Mar 31, 2022 06:29am

@Faraz-Canada why else do you think we're being abused, when we ourselves abuse even the animals around us.

Animal Lover Mar 31, 2022 07:15am

I hope some activists will call out the people who are abusing and insulting an animal of great national importance for being neutral.

King Mar 31, 2022 09:12am

Does Goat count as an animal?

RAF Mar 31, 2022 10:00am

@Faraz-Canada . Animal abuse is so prevalent in Pakistan. If we don’t raise our voices for them , who will help these helpless creatures. It’s our responsibility. The private zoos and keeping lions and other wild animals is a fashion here. Stop this nonsense!!

Syed Hasni Apr 01, 2022 03:26pm

Anoushey should understand that PML-N handlers are themselves "Neutral". Do not waste your time and energy there, she should focus her efforts on "Parked" PTI.