On Wednesday, Veterinarians across the country observed a black day and sported black badges to protest against BJP MP and animal rights activist Menaka Gandhi.

BJP MP Menaka Gandhi is a self-described animal rights activist. She is now facing the heat for allegedly abusing a veterinarian. A purported audio clip of their telephonic conversation, where she abused a Vet has gone viral on social media.

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Indian Veterinary Association said that the black day protest was over her alleged use of unparliamentary language while scolding a veterinary doctor. The nationwide protest call was given by the IVA.

Veterinarians across the country have strongly condemned the kind of language allegedly used against them by Menaka Gandhi.  Umesh Sharma, president of IVA and also of the Veterinary Council of India said that black badges were sported in protest against the former union minister. Sharma said that on Tuesday, Menaka Gandhi allegedly abused a veterinary doctor over the phone. He said that she used unparliamentary language during the conversation.

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IVA has also written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and BJP president JP Nadda on the issue. It has urged them to take cognisance of the remarks, which it said, damages the reputation of the saffron party. IVA has demanded that the BJP MP withdraw her comments and also issue a public apology.

Umesh Sharma said that during the Covid-19 crisis, more than 150 veterinarians and over 1,000 para-medics have lost their lives while serving the nation.