NEW DELHI: No previous government has worked with the type of "depth and seriousness" this dispensation has, Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan stated on Monday as he hit again at Congress president Rahul Gandhi's barb on the Centre over the killing of tigress Avni.
The government does now not desire a certificate from Rahul Gandhi, the Union minister stated.
He stated a file has been sought by his ministry over the killing of Avni, who is believed to be chargeable for the deaths of 13 other folks prior to now two years, as a part of an operation in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.
Earlier on Monday, Rahul Gandhi tweeted,"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi #Avni."
"The central government does not need a certificate from Rahul Gandhi. The kind of seriousness, depth and honesty that the central government works with, I think no other prior government has done it like this," Vardhan stated at the sidelines of an tournament.
Asked if his ministry has sought a file, the environment minister stated,"This is a natural process. Whenever there is any incident, report comes to the department."
Women and kid construction minister Maneka Gandhi on Sunday lashed out on the BJP-led Maharashtra government over the "ghastly murder" of the man-eating tigress, calling it a "straight case of crime".
Maneka Gandhi had stated she used to be deeply saddened by the way in which the tigress used to be brutally killed.
"It is nothing but a straight case of crime. Despite several requests from many stakeholders, (Sudhir) Mungantiwar, minister for forests, Maharashtra, gave orders for the killing," she stated in a series of tweets.
She stated she's going to soak up the subject "very strongly" with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Mungantiwar stated on Monday that Maneka Gandhi "lacks information" at the issue and can order a high-level probe if she so needs.
The killing of Avni, who is survived by her two cubs who're 10 months outdated, has additionally been criticised by animal and flora and fauna bodies.
Animal rights frame PETA India stated on Saturday the killing of a tiger as a part of an operation in Maharashtra should be investigated and handled as a flora and fauna crime, and termed it a "dark day" for the country.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India stated Avni used to be killed "illegally to satisfy a hunter's lust for blood", in contempt of court docket and in apparent violation of the Wildlife Protection Act.
The government does now not desire a certificate from Rahul Gandhi, the Union minister stated.
He stated a file has been sought by his ministry over the killing of Avni, who is believed to be chargeable for the deaths of 13 other folks prior to now two years, as a part of an operation in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.
The greatness of a country will also be judged by the way in which its animals are handled. Mahatma Gandhi #Avni
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1541394584000Earlier on Monday, Rahul Gandhi tweeted,"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi #Avni."
"The central government does not need a certificate from Rahul Gandhi. The kind of seriousness, depth and honesty that the central government works with, I think no other prior government has done it like this," Vardhan stated at the sidelines of an tournament.
Asked if his ministry has sought a file, the environment minister stated,"This is a natural process. Whenever there is any incident, report comes to the department."
Women and kid construction minister Maneka Gandhi on Sunday lashed out on the BJP-led Maharashtra government over the "ghastly murder" of the man-eating tigress, calling it a "straight case of crime".
Maneka Gandhi had stated she used to be deeply saddened by the way in which the tigress used to be brutally killed.
"It is nothing but a straight case of crime. Despite several requests from many stakeholders, (Sudhir) Mungantiwar, minister for forests, Maharashtra, gave orders for the killing," she stated in a series of tweets.
She stated she's going to soak up the subject "very strongly" with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Mungantiwar stated on Monday that Maneka Gandhi "lacks information" at the issue and can order a high-level probe if she so needs.
The killing of Avni, who is survived by her two cubs who're 10 months outdated, has additionally been criticised by animal and flora and fauna bodies.
Animal rights frame PETA India stated on Saturday the killing of a tiger as a part of an operation in Maharashtra should be investigated and handled as a flora and fauna crime, and termed it a "dark day" for the country.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India stated Avni used to be killed "illegally to satisfy a hunter's lust for blood", in contempt of court docket and in apparent violation of the Wildlife Protection Act.
Rahul Gandhi, Harsh Vardhan spar over killing of tigress Avni
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